An examination of asset class returns over the last twelve months, including residential property in various capital cities, reveals Bitcoin’s superior performance. Continue…

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In what some have described as a ‘dramatic’ 218-214 vote, the U.S. House narrowly passed President Trump’s US$3.4 trillion “Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a nearly 900-page tax-and-spending package that does mark a major victory for Trump and GOP (Republican Party) leaders. Continue…

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The race to lead in artificial intelligence (AI) feels like a modern gold rush, but instead of more power or better performance, the latest race is for people – brilliant minds. Continue…

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In this episode of our monthly series Over The Money Fence, with Nicola and Di, we tackle the question; ‘What does smart investing look like at every age and stage of your life?’. The answer may not be as simple as you would expect. Continue…

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In this week’s video insight, I thought I would break down an insightful article by Michael Howell of CrossBorder Capital titled ‘Accord’: The Most Dangerous Word in Forex Markets. Howell highlights that we’re 33 months into a global liquidity upswing, but signs like rising bond yields and narrowing equity gains suggest we’re entering a late-stage cycle. Continue…

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If last year I had told you that 2025 would bring with it a U.S. president who sparks a global trade war, that Israel would expand a war with Palestine to Iran, the U.S. would join the commotion and drop bombs on Iran, and U.S. treasury bond rates would be high, I suspect you would predict the stock market to trade lower. Much lower. 

And yet here we are, with the S&P 500 near or at all-time highs.

This article was first published in The Australian on 26 June 2025. Continue…

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Stepping back from the tidal wave of Trump’s pronouncements, backtracks and absurdly weak understanding of basic arithmetic (“egg prices have fallen 400 per cent!”), today’s investing environment is one of the most dynamic in recent history, shaped by transformative technological advancements, the threat of war, dynamic and unpredictable economic policies, and evolving investor behaviours. From the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to the resurgence of retail investing and the spectre of market bubbles, the current landscape demands a little reflection. Continue…

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There are a myriad of solutions offered for retirees to help manage their finances and wealth during their golden years. With people living longer, the questions of ‘will it last?’ and ‘how much can I expect?’ are fuelling the proliferation of tools, calculators and apps. Meanwhile, we know that anxiety and stress about money spike during life’s transitions, of which retirement is a big one. Continue…

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