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Did you know you can claim a tax deduction on certain super contributions when you do your tax return?

We expect further cuts - implications for the economy and investors.

Share markets had a roller coaster ride over the last week – first plunging on the back of ongoing worries about Trump’s tariffs before rebounding mid-week after Trump delayed some of the tariffs for 90 days before falling again as investors realised that the average US tariff would be higher than announced on 2nd April and as signs of stress in the US bond market remained.

Key points Many measures were pre-announced, but key new measures include tax cuts from 2026-27 & more cost of living support. While the...

2024 saw another year of strong investment returns on the back of falling inflation, global rate cuts and growth and profits better than...

Investment markets and key developments Global shares were mixed over the last week with a backup in bond yields and a bit of profit...

Key points - The key themes for 2024 were: better than feared growth; global divergence; more disinflation; falling interest rates but...

Market Update Nov 2024

Investment markets and key developments Global share markets mostly rose over the last week. US shares rose 0.9% on the back of solid...

Advice can play a critical role in helping Aussies manage financial stress When it comes to financial advice, there’s a common...

Market Update from Shane Oliver