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Farewell 2024, hello 2025
David Buckland
January 2, 2025
The Magnificent Seven (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla), which rose by an average 111 per cent over calendar 2023, continued the strong upward trajectory, increasing a further 63 per cent, on average, over calendar 2024.
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The bulls have been charging but how much energy do they have?
Roger Montgomery
December 30, 2024
As we know, the current sharemarket rally could pause or retreat on the back of a shift in sentiment in late 2025 or in 2026.
Massive demands on liquidity from the refinancing of about US$70 trillion of global debt taken up when interest rates were zero would leave less liquidity to sustain the rally in shares, bitcoin and everything else. Continue…
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Fear + Greed: What does 2025 hold for investors?
Roger Montgomery
December 27, 2024
I had the opportunity to join Sean Aylmer on the Fear + Greed podcast to reflect on my predictions for 2024 and discuss what lies ahead in 2025. This year, despite widespread forecasts of a recession, the stock market performed strongly. A combination of disinflation and positive economic growth created a favourable environment for innovative companies with pricing power. Continue…
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A year of resilience and strategic evolution
Brett Craig
December 23, 2024
As the global economic landscape navigated another year of heightened uncertainty and subdued conditions, Aura Credit Holdings remained steadfast in its commitment to delivering value, adapting to change, and laying the groundwork for future growth. Continue…
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Merry Christmas
Roger Montgomery
December 20, 2024
As Christmas approaches and we gradually unplug from the frenzied activity of another year, I’d like to leave you with a brief summary of the year that was, provide some guidance on what 2025 might bring and offer you my prayers for a safe and peaceful Christmas. Continue…
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Is Big Australia a big mistake or a big lie?
Roger Montgomery
December 19, 2024
Why do we have a housing crisis? We’re told it’s because there isn’t enough housing, so the price to purchase or rent is too high for young people. There’s no denying the truth of those two answers. One might, however, choose to dig a little deeper: Why do we not have enough houses in Australia, and why are prices so high? Continue…
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Government bonds for sale. Eventually, you run out of other people’s money!
David Buckland
December 18, 2024
The U.S. recorded its 23rd consecutive federal deficit in the year to September 2024 at US$1.83 trillion, around 6.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP). For October and November 2024, the federal budget deficit hit US$622 billion, up US$242 billion or 64 per cent year-on-year. Admittedly, some of the jump was related to timing differences. Continue…
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