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Corporate Bonds vs Government Bonds vs Secured Lending: Understanding Your Fixed Income Options
-Most investors think fixed income means government bonds. But that’s just one of three different types of fixed income, each of which carries different risks, returns and portfolio roles. Here’s how to tell them apart.
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The 2026 Federal Budget: What it means for your portfolio
-The 2026 Federal Budget arrives at a pivotal moment for investors, with rising inflation, slowing growth and global energy shocks reshaping Australia’s economic outlook. From tax reform to interest rates and market impacts, here’s what the Budget could mean for portfolios.
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Is stagflation back? What the 1970s tell us about investing in 2026
-In 2026 Australia is facing rising inflation higher interest rates and slowing growth conditions that rarely occur together. This is known as stagflation and it was last seen after the 1973 oil crisis when it shaped an entire decade. History shows how it unfolds and how investors responded under pressure.
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How War in Iran is Impacting Australia’s Sharemarket (And What it Means for Your Portfolio)
-The Iran war has triggered volatility in the ASX – the result of rising oil prices, inflation concerns and shifting interest rate expectations. While markets have reacted quickly, the bigger question for investors is not the conflict itself, but how to position your portfolio to handle uncertainty.
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Interest Rates Move Higher: What It Means for Investors
-The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the cash rate to 4.10% amid persistent inflation and global uncertainty. This blog explains what rising rates, capacity pressures, and geopolitical risks mean for interest rates, the economic outlook, and investor returns.
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How to Build a Portfolio That Can Survive a Sharemarket Crash
-Market volatility is an unavoidable feature of investing in shares. But with the right strategy you can make sure you’re not too exposed to a sharemarket crash. In fact, you may even come out ahead…
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Is the 60/40 portfolio still relevant in 2026?
-When both stocks and bonds fell in 2022, the 60/40 portfolio had its worst year since the Great Depression. But, while some people saw this as proof that the 60/40 was dead, others stuck to their guns. Did they understand something the headlines missed?
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Market Update February 2026
-The RBA has raised the cash rate to 3.85 percent, reshaping expectations for interest rates in 2026, influencing bond yields, investor income strategies, and inflation trends, and refocusing attention on opportunities in fixed income markets.
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Interest Rates in 2026: What Matters for Fixed Income Investors
-After years of low returns, fixed income is back in focus. US Treasury yields are moving sharply in 2025, drawing investor attention to bonds and what they reveal about inflation, rates, and economic risk.
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Why Australian Investors Should be Paying Attention to US Bonds Right Now
-After years of low returns, fixed income is back in focus. US Treasury yields are moving sharply in 2025, drawing investor attention to bonds and what they reveal about inflation, rates, and economic risk.
