Australians are worried about recession, but does the economic data support the doom and gloom? This week's market wrap looks beyond the headlines.
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More Australians are losing their jobs just as the RBA tries to finish the fight against inflation. The latest figures expose a dilemma that could shape the next interest rate decision.
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has attracted more than US$1 trillion from investors seeking low-cost diversification. But with higher interest rates and growing reliance on a handful of technology stocks, some market watchers see risks that investors should not ignore.
It's a booming corner of finance that many Australians have never heard of, yet their retirement savings could already be invested in it. So is private credit the next big risk for super funds?
Australia's economy grew faster than expected, but there could be a catch for borrowers.
Worried your super balance is falling behind? Avoiding big losses could matter more than chasing higher returns.
BHP, Rio Tinto and CSL are signalling a bigger story about where the Australian economy could be heading next.
Falling house prices in Sydney and Melbourne have sparked fears of a property downturn, but bank earnings, low mortgage arrears and steady employment suggest the market may be softening rather than crashing.
Could AI-driven job cuts push Australia's unemployment rate above 5%? One market analyst says the RBA may be focused on the wrong risk.
You watch the RBA. But an interest rate decision 8000km away could have a surprising impact on Aussie mortgage rates.
