Most of the time, you can ignore monthly economic data – it rarely, if ever, changes trends in markets. But with Trump fiscal profligate ways, a huge global debt refinancing event coming in 2026/27 and threats to democracy itself, it probably now pays to keep a closer eye on how the U.S. economy is faring. Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Market commentary.

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In this episode of Over the Money Fence, we dive into the realities facing the Sandwich Generation – women in their 50s and 60s who find themselves caring for elderly parents while also supporting adult children. Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Podcast Channel.

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Markets cycle back and forth between periods of calm when investors are at ease and periods of heightened volatility, usually when investors have taken by surprise. These surprises tend to fall into two categories, and it’s important to be able to distinguish between them.

This article was first published in The Australian on 29 May 2025. Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in In the Press.

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With Donald Trump deliberately flooding the media with daily, if not hourly, meme-worthy pronouncements, investors are understandably bereft of an opportunity to sit back and take stock of what’s been happening in markets so far. This is that opportunity. Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Market commentary.

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In this week’s video insight I discuss why the bond market is setting off warning signs for investors, policy makers and the economy. Continue…

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Last week, I joined Juliette Saly on Ausbiz to discuss the bond markets growing instability amid surging global debt. Continue…

by David Buckland Posted in TV Appearances.

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Australia’s housing crisis is deepening, with median Sydney house prices reaching 13.8 times the median household income, placing it among the least affordable cities globally. Continue…

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We are pleased to announce that Foresight Analytics & Ratings, has reassigned the Aura Private Credit Income Fund a ‘VERY STRONG’ Investment Rating. Continue…

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