Economy

Why Hedge Funds Are Thriving Again in 2026

After years of underwhelming performance, hedge funds are undergoing a meaningful revival, with 2025 and early 2026 representing their most robust period of alpha generation…

Ankit Tadanki
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Further Analysis & Commentary

Rate Hike Bets Surge as Bond Markets Price Inflation Shock – But Are They Overdoing It?

Bond markets are sending a clear message: interest rates in Australia may need to go higher. But not everyone agrees.…

Gold Price Outlook: Why Gold Is Falling During War as Oil and Rates Take Control

Gold and silver defined the market narrative in 2025. In 2026, that narrative is being tested. Despite rising geopolitical tension…

ASX M&A Cycle: Why 2026 Could Be A Turning Point

Australia’s Next M&A Cycle Is Quietly Taking Shape Australia’s softer equity market, higher funding costs, and uneven earnings backdrop are…

CGT Changes Could Hit Housing Supply as Property Groups Warn of Rent Pressure

Australia’s housing debate is shifting toward tax policy, with industry groups warning that changes to investment incentives could worsen supply…

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