The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) (as widely expected) to held the cash rate steady at its next meeting. Inflation is easing, though not fast enough for comfort, while the economy is limping along with anemic growth and a cautious consumer. On the surface, this might seem like a time for investors to take a…
Financials
Should you use your tax cut to invest in stocks? With another unexpected round of tax cuts starting from the middle of next year, unveiled in the federal budget earlier this week, this is a question facing many. This round isn't that large - only $536 a year and little over $10 a week by…
ASX stocks that lost major clients are more common than you might think. Many companies will make one of its major clients as a key sticking point, indicating that its product or service is useful to companies in the industry. But it only takes the loss of such a contract for the revenue to dry…
If you own shares ASX Bank stocks (especially the big Four), you need to know about the P/B multiple (Price to Book). In this article, we recap what it is and what is the magic figure that investors need to keep in mind.
So, what is the Price to Book (P/B) multiple?
The P/B multiple is…
The financial markets and industries could undergo changes due to Trump's presidential victory in the 2024 election. His pro-business agenda on taxes, deregulation, and continued support for traditional energy industries may affect Wall Street considerably. While some sectors, such as finance, energy, real estate, and defence, may expect positive policy revisions, the precise implications on…
Elections are integral to any nation and influence economic policies, enterprise sentiment, and investor confidence. Australia’s federal elections have historically been recognised by increased market activity and often short-term volatility as investors assess potential changes to policy and economic direction.
But how do elections impact the Australian stock market? Do certain political parties tend to create…
What will the 2025 Australian federal election do to the Australian Dollar (AUD)? Governments that win elections create market uncertainty, which currency markets quickly respond to. Investor reaction to Australian political news drives changes in the AUD exchange rate before and after election day.
Past elections consistently influenced the AUD due to investors responding to evolving…
When Will the RBA Cut Rates Again? That's the question everyone is asking, and the answer seems to be at some point later this year. Earlier this week Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reduced the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10%. This marked the first rate cut since November 2020 and ended 15…
New traders will encounter both risks and opportunities when trading ASX futures contracts on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2025. Modern traders need a solid understanding of ASX futures to succeed in markets that show volatile behaviour as the global economy returns to normal. This guide aims to provide practical information to help novice traders…
MA Financial Group, initially established as Moelis Australia in 2009, has grown significantly into a prominent financial services organisation. The company began as an advisory bureau linked to Moelis & Company (NYSE), but it has since evolved into one of Australia's leading financial institutions. For Australian investors, this evolution presents a promising business opportunity.
Diversification and…
