Macro & Policy Drivers
Australia Will Never Pay Off Its Debt, That’s Fine
Australia's debt is growing, but that doesn't mean it's unsustainable. Modern governments refinance debt rather than repay it, and financial markets depend on government bonds…
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Further Analysis & Commentary
Tariff Shock, Strong USD: What the Sell-Off Means For Australia
Wall Street closed the week sharply lower after fresh tariff threats on China triggered an afternoon air-pocket. The S&P500 fell…
AI Euphoria vs Risk Control: What It Means For Investors
AI rally risk management: Top Australian fund managers are trimming high-beta technology exposure as AI-linked gains propel global indices but…
Momentum Week Equities Breakout: Oil Buckles, Gold Surges
Momentum week: equities break out fresh highs as momentum broadened, oil slid hard on supply nerves, and gold powered toward…
U.S. Government Shutdown: Duration Matters More Than Drama
The U.S. federal government shut down at 12:01am on Oct 1 after competing funding bills failed in the Senate. With…

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