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Market Minute: U.S.-Japan tariff agreement reduces uncertainty
Bianca Rose discusses recent market movements, US-Japan tariffs, Japan’s election impact, and Morningstar’s focus on valuation opportunities.
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Chart of the Week: Brighter days ahead for consumers and retailers

Chart of the Week: Brighter days ahead for consumers and retailers

Morningstar analysts are optimistic about the near-term outlook for the retail sector.
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Will Trump really fire Powell? Markets whipsaw with Fed independence on the line

Will Trump really fire Powell? Markets whipsaw with Fed independence on the line

With the Fed’s inflation credibility at risk, longer-dated bonds sold off on Trump’s threats.
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The next big story to drive markets

The next big story to drive markets

Pay attention to the narratives that guide investor actions.
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How healthy is the US economy? Here’s what the top economic indicators say

How healthy is the US economy? Here’s what the top economic indicators say

While recession fears have cooled somewhat, here are some signals worth watching.
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Chart of the Week: China is important to Aussie investors. How will it fair with tariffs?

Chart of the Week: China is important to Aussie investors. How will it fair with tariffs?

This week’s Chart comes from the China Economic Outlook report.
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The 60/40 portfolio: A 150-year markets stress test

The 60/40 portfolio: A 150-year markets stress test

It took the worst bond market in history to make investing in a 60/40 more painful during a market crash than holding all equities.
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Market Minute: New tariffs announced, bond market movement, and a surprise RBA rate hold

The tariff story isn’t over yet, with U.S. President announcing a new raft, but the global equity market reaction has been muted.
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Q3 2025 US stock market outlook: After the rally, what’s still undervalued?

Q3 2025 US stock market outlook: After the rally, what’s still undervalued?

With valuations elevated and heightened volatility on the horizon, here’s how to position today.
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Market Index Performance | June 2025

Market Index Performance | June 2025

Our monthly update detailing the short- and long-term performance of major indices.
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Long winter for retailers starting to thaw

Long winter for retailers starting to thaw

We’ve seen consumer sentiment recover from the extreme lows of the last few years; conditions are ripe for a retail rebound.
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Market Minute: S&P500 and NASDAQ all-time highs, CBA leads the charge in Australia

Markets are pushing higher, with upward momentum pointing to improving investor sentiment. But are investors overlooking valuations, and what does that mean in the long-term?
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Wall Street legends flag a potential regime change in markets

Wall Street legends flag a potential regime change in markets

Two respected investors with very different approaches seem to agree on where financial markets stand today.
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13 charts on Q2’s major US market rebound

13 charts on Q2’s major US market rebound

Stocks soared back to life after April’s tariff selloff, while bonds remained in the green despite renewed volatility.
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From the desk of the CIO: The importance of a robust investment process during geopolitical turbulence

From the desk of the CIO: The importance of a robust investment process during geopolitical turbulence

Valuation discipline helps avoid overpriced assets and manage downside risk in volatile markets.
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