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The dollar is our currency, but it’s your problem

Similar to Nixon in 1971 and Reagan in 1985, Trump believes America cannot rebalance trade without a dramatically weaker currency. This paper discusses the likley implications for investors.

Five key themes for the second half of the year - Fixed income

Fixed income remains well positioned in the face of a challenging market environment, but global diversification is as critical as it has ever been.

Retire with Purpose Report 2025

UniSuper’s inaugural Retire with Purpose report delves deep into the Australian retirement landscape—where it’s come from, where it is now, and where it’s heading.

2025/26 Facts and Figures

The Heffron SMSF 2025/26 Facts and Figures document has been finalised and is available as a free download. Keep it on-hand to access the most recent information to stay up to date.

Powering through uncertainty: The long-term strength of infrastructure in a portfolio

Instead of responding impulsively to short-term market risks, investors should take a step back and explore opportunities to strengthen overall portfolio diversification and shore up the resilience of investment cash flows.

Core components of a successful retail investment system

Australia is one of only a handful of leading OECD countries where there is more money held in savings accounts than in capital market investments. Vanguard's proposed retail investment reforms aim to drive more Australians to invest their savings and achieve greater financial security.

Gold Demand Trends: Q2 2025

A second quarter of significant investment in gold-backed ETFs, along with elevated bar and coin buying, drove total Q2 gold demand up 3% y/y to 1,249t. Meanwhile, jewellery consumption weakened further in the face of record gold prices.

Gold mid-year outlook 2025

Gold rose 26% in H1 2025, outpacing major asset classes. As we look forward, consensus expectations of macroeconomic drivers suggest that gold may remain range-bound in H2 with the possibility of some upside.

Fidelity's mid-year outlook 2025

Trade wars, tariffs, and shifting US policy are reshaping global markets and driving investors to rethink allocations. This paper explores the forces behind growing market volatility, the attractiveness of emerging markets, and highlight where opportunities lie.

2024-2025 financial year in review

Fidelity's annual financial year in review draws upon some of the highs and lows across markets with a business update, market insights from the year, and the outlook for the next financial year ahead from our investment experts.

ViewPoint - Difficulties and opportunities

VanEck's latest analysis identifies the global risk factors most likely to move markets and the overlooked assets gaining prominence against a growing loss of faith in US exceptionalism.

When quality isn’t enough: Active solutions for a changing world

Quality investing has underperformed over the past year despite its historical defensive appeal. This divergence stems from the unique dynamics of the current macroeconomic landscape: while inflation has moderated and growth has slowed globally, markets have rotated toward cyclical sectors and AI-driven tech stocks.

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Which generation had it toughest?

Each generation believes its economic challenges were uniquely tough - but what does the data say? A closer look reveals a more nuanced, complex story behind the generational hardship debate. 

Maybe it’s time to consider taxing the family home

Australia could unlock smarter investment and greater equity by reforming housing tax concessions. Rethinking exemptions on the family home could benefit most Australians, especially renters and owners of modest homes.

The best way to get rich and retire early

This goes through the different options including shares, property and business ownership and declares a winner, as well as outlining the mindset needed to earn enough to never have to work again.

A perfect storm for housing affordability in Australia

Everyone has a theory as to why housing in Australia is so expensive. There are a lot of different factors at play, from skewed migration patterns to banking trends and housing's status as a national obsession.

Supercharging the ‘4% rule’ to ensure a richer retirement

The creator of the 4% rule for retirement withdrawals, Bill Bengen, has written a new book outlining fresh strategies to outlive your money, including holding fewer stocks in early retirement before increasing allocations.

Chinese steel - building a Sydney Harbour Bridge every 10 minutes

China's steel production, equivalent to building one Sydney Harbour Bridge every 10 minutes, has driven Australia's economic growth. With China's slowdown, what does this mean for Australia's economy and investments?

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