September is upon us, and spring is in the air. It’s time to shake off the winter cobwebs and enjoy the warmer weather the new season brings.
In a mixed picture for the Australian economy, inflation eased but not as much as expected. Meanwhile, rapidly rising discretionary spending along with global uncertainties may mean another interest rate rise in September or November.
The CPI was at 3.5% in the 12 months to July, down from 3.8% but a bigger fall was expected. And, underlying inflation, which the Reserve Bank watches more closely, remained steady at 3.6%.
Consumer confidence improved during August, rising to its highest level since March. Nonetheless, the result is considerably lower than a year ago.
There were some solid gains (and falls) in Australian shares during the month with the S&P/ASX 200 above 9000 for the first time since the Iran air strikes began. Globally, markets remained resilient despite the ongoing uncertainty.
The Aussie dollar ended August at its highest level in three months.
Please find below a link to our Spring Newsletter:
In this issue
- Grow or stay safe: Leave your comfort zone behind
- AI is changing everything. Does your portfolio need to?
- What lies ahead for property investors?
In this edition, we cover how the Aussie dollar moves your investments; yours, mine and ours – estate and succession planning for modern families, and destinations to fire up your passions.
In this edition, we cover setting yourself up for success in the new financial year, looking at who needs a testamentary trust, and sowing the seeds for a happy retirement.
In this edition we discuss tips for buying shares for kids: a gift that keeps on giving, investing to achieve your goals and catching the kindness bug.
In this edition we discuss tips for getting back into taking a break, coming to terms with stagflation, and tips to avoid investing badly.
In this edition we discuss the road ahead for shares, we give you tech tips to get more hours in your day, and how to manage rising interest rates.
In this edition we discuss how you can be kicking goals in 2022, and the gift of giving this Christmas.
In this edition we discuss giving a helping hand onto the property ladder, we look at cyber security and how to protect yourself at home, and caring for family with a Will.
In this edition we discuss the financial rewards of optimism, if it’s time to review your income protection cover, and counting down to June 30.
In this edition we discuss how there’s more than one way to boost your retirement income, how to give your finances a shake out, and love and money: achieving financial harmony.
In this edition we discuss the 2020 year in review, how life cover is more essential than ever, and extending that holiday feeling.
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