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Interest rates rise, asset prices fall, and cash is king again
Roger Montgomery
December 5, 2018
In recent months, interest rates have been rising globally, exerting a downward gravitational pull on the value and price of most assets. It’s a trend that’s likely to play out for some time. And that’s why it makes sense to be holding cash. continue…
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The big global issues facing investors today
Andrew Macken
November 30, 2018
After several years of plain sailing, investors are now having to contend with global markets that are far more risky. These market conditions have been created by an almost perfect storm of global issues. While the issues are out of our control, there are important steps we can take when making investment decisions. continue…
by Andrew Macken Posted in Global markets, Market commentary
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Components of a recession
Joseph Kim
November 30, 2018
Given the recent movements in global financial markets, including greater volatility and proliferation of warnings concerning the next recession, I felt it was worth highlighting one of the more interesting research pieces I have read recently by JP Morgan’s Global team for a broader macro perspective on how asset prices move in a recession / financial crisis. continue…
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Two changes impacting markets
Roger Montgomery
November 29, 2018
In this week’s video insight Roger discusses the switch by major central banks from quantitative easing (QE) and the structural changes this will have on interest rates. Market distortions created by QE could prove fertile grounds for investors. This video also covers the rapidly ageing population across the world. How will these two factors impact investors?
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Investing Education, Market commentary, Video Insights
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Thinking about how to position a client’s portfolio today
Scott Phillips
November 29, 2018
In my role as Head of Distribution here at Montgomery, I am usually engaging with many financial planners on a daily basis. I thought it may be interesting to share with you the most recent observations I have garnered from a broad cross section of these financial planners as they seek to best set their client’s portfolio assets in the current economic environment. continue…
by Scott Phillips Posted in Investing Education, Market commentary
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The Global Private Equity Rage
David Buckland
November 25, 2018
On 10 October, Navitas (ASX: NVT) announced it had received an unsolicited, preliminary, conditional and non-binding proposal from BGH Capital, Australian Super and Mr Rodney Jones to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in Navitas at $5.50 per share. continue…
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Bitcoin takes a plunge
Joseph Kim
November 23, 2018
Following 3 months of relative stability, the price of Bitcoin started diving last week and crashed through the perceived $6000 per “coin” floor, and then below the psychological support level of $5000 before eventually bottoming out in the short term at $4300. continue…
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Stocks to watch if the market over-corrects
Roger Montgomery
November 22, 2018
As Australian property prices correct, it will also drag down the value of a number of allied businesses, such as whitegoods retailers. If the market over-corrects – as it so often does – some good buying opportunities should emerge. Let’s have a look at a few businesses for your watchlist. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Editor's Pick, Market commentary
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It’s time to say adios to the Global Everything Boom
Roger Montgomery
November 21, 2018
Over the last 10 years, quantitative easing (QE) by many of the world’s central banks has driven down interest rates and steered large numbers of ‘investors’ to speculate on the appreciation of anything, creating what’s been called the Global Everything Boom. But now the boom is waning, and highly indebted speculators better watch out. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Market commentary
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The booming US economy
Andrew Macken
November 20, 2018
You could be forgiven for assuming the global economy is facing enormous headwinds. The US-China trade war is creating global equity market volatility; the Brexit mess and Italian public budget dispute is prolonging fears of European Union instability; and even the Australian housing market is now looking fallible. continue…
by Andrew Macken Posted in Global markets, Market commentary
