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The COVID-19 pandemic has hit global markets for six, introducing a volatility whereby the only certainty seems is uncertainty. Indeed, while the Aussie market plunged in late February, it's already clawed back about half of the losses. But what ... More

The strong rally in global share markets has many professional investors shaking their heads. The strong evidence of economic damage that may takes months or years to repair means that many have taken little advantage from the 40% plus rallies in major ... More

For as long as the coronavirus remains uncontained and volatility lingers in financial markets globally, there are at least two currencies that will continue to strengthen. Benjamin Ong, director of economics and investments at Rainmaker Information ... More

What will housing look like in the next 10 years? Our homes and neighbourhoods are evolving rapidly, driven by technology, shifting demographics and changing lifestyles. Here's what we can expect from housing in 2020 and beyond. The rise of higher ... More

This first month of this year is a little different as it marks the start of a new decade, which often brings with it new opportunities although this isn't always the case. So let me ask you - do you want this decade to be like the last or do you ... More

Can you believe it? Another year has gone by. While it was a bumpy ride in the early months, the year panned out closely to my forecasts, and those of other commentators. The key factors were low interest rates, a growing number of jobs, stable levels ... More

2019 was a record year for flows into exchange traded products (ETPs) despite high levels of volatility, and the market could surge over $100 billion in size in 2020 as more and more investors realise the benefits of ETFs including ease of investing ... More