Quarterly Economic Update: April – June 2026
Peace in the Middle East — Oil Falls and Markets Rally After more than three months of conflict, the US and Iran agreed on 14 June to end the fighting and reopen the S
Quarterly Economic Update: January – March 2026
The first quarter of 2026 will be remembered as one of the most consequential in decades. A war erupted in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz closed, oil prices surged
Quarterly Economic Update: October – December 2025
The December quarter has been defined by unexpected twists. Just as we thought inflation was under control, it kicked back up. Just as rate cuts seemed certain for 2026,
The Safer Way to Tap and Pay
Contactless payments are becoming the norm in Australia, with phone and smart watch payments commonly replacing plastic credit cards. But is paying with Apple Pay, Google
Quarterly Economic Update: July – September 2025
The September quarter has been one of cautious optimism. Inflation appears to be finally cooling, central banks are holding steady, and investors are weighing up what the
Quarterly Economic Update: April – June 2025
The June quarter of 2025 has been a rollercoaster for the financial markets. Investors and policymakers had to deal with a mix of good news and bad – on the one hand, i
2025-26 Australian Federal Budget Overview
The 2025/26 Federal Budget prioritised cost-of-living relief, modest income tax cuts, support for small businesses, and reforms to superannuation and housing initiative
Quarterly Economic Update: October -December 2024
The final quarter of 2024 reflected a mixed economic landscape. While consumer spending and equity markets showed resilience, persistent inflation, cost-of-living pressu
Inflation vs. Your Savings
Inflation is a slow force working against your financial goals. It can quietly erode the purchasing power of your money over time. While it’s tempting to see cash as a