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US Fed rate hike: what it means for Australia
As widely expected we have just seen the Fed move again - raising its Federal Funds target interest rate to the range of 0.5-0.75%. What does this mean?
Australia vulnerable if Trump sets off global trade war
Big tax cuts and increased defence and infrastructure spending will provide an initial fiscal stimulus, but the the risk is that Donald Trump's protectionist policies will set off a trade war.
Four ways the Brexit referendum could affect you
'Brexit' is a portmanteau describing the hypothetical 'British-Exit' from the European Union. How will it affect you if the UK decide to leave?
2016 election and impact on investors
Will the 2016 election have any impact on the property market? We ask AMP Capital chief economist, Shane Oliver for his thoughts.
Are there tough times ahead for property investors?
APRA's announcement of measures to slow bank lending to property investors are now starting to bite. What does this mean for the property market?
Should negative gearing be scrapped?
The Greens announced their proposal to reform negative gearing which could save Australia nearly $3 billion. Should it be scrapped?
We’re scared of inflation but what about deflation?
While a constant concern since the GFC has been that easy monetary policies would cause surging inflation, it hasn't occurred. But what if we end up with sustained deflation instead?
What will the falling dollar mean for my portfolio?
Changes in value of the Aussie dollar can have a big impact on investment portfolios, with the huge rise in the $A over 2001-2011 now going into reverse.
Will interest rates rise?
Expect the official cash rate, currently 2.5%, to have increased to 3% by year's end.