Last week, ANZ surprised the market, marketing the first of its kind - a 20-year Tier 2 subordinated debt bullet. That is, a one-off...
Global credit spreads have reached the lowest levels since 2007. US and European investment-grade corporates were both 87 basis points (bps) as at 4...
Australian quarterly CPI was 0.7% for the quarter to June 2025, meeting market expectations. Over the 12 months, the preferred trim mean was 2.7%,...
The RBA Board minutes were released yesterday after keeping rates on hold this month at 3.85%. The case for cutting in August is growing...
The impact of higher US tariffs is starting to show in the numbers with US annual headline, June CPI, increasing to 2.7%, up from...
The RBA’s Monetary Policy Board surprised the market, deciding to keep the cash rate on hold at 3.85%. The statement reported the Board judged...
Happy new financial year. Last year was a roller coaster. So much uncertainty and volatility, plenty of opportunity for traders, but I’m hoping this...
Global geopolitical tension escalated this week, and oil prices skyrocketed but the conflicts didn’t impact fixed income or share markets in a meaningful way.
The...
US Treasuries are not performing as the safe haven investment they once were. As war raged on between Israel and Iran, contributing to...
Not much is making sense at the moment, with wars, starvation, riots, tariffs, and now the possibility of additional tax on foreign investment flows...