In this article for Firstlinks I discussed whether 2025 will be another bullish year for equities. Despite warnings of an imminent market correction, the rally in equities, particularly driven by the Magnificent Seven tech giants, persists, supported by positive economic growth and moderating inflation. While some indicators, like soaring valuations and speculative behavior, suggest caution, history shows that such conditions often don’t signal an impending crash. As long as disinflation and growth continue, there’s little reason to expect a sharp downturn. While speculative excesses are evident in certain sectors, the broader market remains robust, and 2025 could potentially see another strong year. However, future risks, including geopolitical tensions and global debt concerns, should not be ignored.

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by Roger Montgomery Posted in On the Internet.

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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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by David Buckland Posted in Market commentary.

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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…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in In the Press, Market commentary.

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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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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…

by Brett Craig Posted in Aura Group.

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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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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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