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Stagflation Risk Is Back, The 1970s Show Why It Matters

The 1970s Aren’t a Forecast, They’re a Warning The 1970s is a useful reference point because it remains the clearest modern example of stagflation, where inflation rises as economic growth slows. For that to happen, a number of forces usually need to hit at once, pushing inflation higher while also dragging on GDP growth. That said,…

ByCharlie YouldenMarch 23, 2026

ASX 200 Hits Correction, Bonds Spike, The Oil Shock Is Spreading

This Isn’t Just Geopolitics Anymore, It’s Now a Macro Selloff The ASX 200 has now officially entered correction territory. What stood out just as much was the move in bonds. The 10-year Treasury yield rose 13 basis points in a single session, which is a large one-day move. That is not a gradual repricing. It suggests…

ByCharlie YouldenMarch 23, 2026

ASX sector outlook for FY27 showing energy, gold, AI, defence and rare earths stocks to watch

ASX 200 Falls 8% From March Highs: What to Buy, Sell, and Avoid Right Now

ASX 200 Slides: What Investors Should Do Now The ASX 200 closed Friday at 8,428.4 points, falling 8.4% from its March high of 9,202.9 and sitting at a four-month low. Three separate pressures landed in quick succession. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate to 4.10% on Monday in a narrow 5-4 vote,…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariMarch 21, 2026

The US$200 Oil Scenario That Could Break Markets

If Oil Hits US$200, This Isn’t a Normal Selloff There is a scenario where oil could spike to US$200 a barrel if the market starts to believe the Middle East disruption will last for months rather than weeks. Fuel prices are not driven only by current supply loss, but by future expectations. Once market sentiment…

ByCharlie YouldenMarch 20, 2026

ASX Falls 1.7% After Fed Holds Rates: What to Buy, Hold and Sell Right Now

What the Fed Hold Means for ASX Investors The Federal Reserve held rates steady for the second meeting in a row, and the ASX 200 fell 1.7% to around 8,494 in response. Wall Street sold off, too. The Iran war has sent oil above US$110 a barrel, and that has made it harder for the…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariMarch 20, 2026

Hormuz Shock Why Oil Spiked and the ASX Got Hit

What happened in the Middle East, sending oil prices higher US and Israeli forces launched joint airstrikes on Iran on 28 February, triggering a broad wave of disruption across the Middle East’s energy infrastructure. Since then, tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to a near standstill, while Iran has responded with drone…

ByCharlie YouldenMarch 19, 2026

Core Lithium’s Finniss Lithium Project Is Go! And Glencore is Helping With the Restart!

An FID (Final Investment Decision) has been made on Core Lithium's (ASX:CXO) Finniss Lithium Project. With this news, and the securing of a US$120m/A$170m funding package, it is a great day to be a Core Lithium shareholder. What are the Best ASX stocks to invest in right now? Check our buy/sell tips [sg_popup id="23914" event="click"][/sg_popup] Recap of Core…

ByNick SundichMarch 18, 2026

RBA Hikes Again to 4.10%: The ASX Stocks to Buy, Hold, and Sell Right Now

RBA Hike: What It Means for ASX Stocks The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10%, its second consecutive hike in as many months. The decision was made by a single vote, with five board members voting to increase the rate and four voting to leave…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariMarch 18, 2026

RBA Hikes to 4.10%, But the Close Vote Calms Markets

RBA Lifts Rates as Oil Shock Reignites Inflation Fear The Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.1%, a move that was widely expected by the market. The main driver was the resurgence in inflation, which has worsened following the outbreak of the Iran war and the sharp rise…

ByCharlie YouldenMarch 17, 2026

ASX Set for Another Red Day as Oil Shock Rattles Markets

Oil Above US$100 Has Markets Repricing Risk Fast It looks like there is a strong chance the ASX has another big red day after Wall Street sold off sharply again, with oil prices continuing to rattle markets as the US-Iran conflict escalates. This is not just another weak session for investors. It is a broader…

ByCharlie YouldenMarch 13, 2026