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Market Review – March 2024
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 31 March 2024) Key Themes: Equity Markets continue to make gains: US and Australian stock markets continue to hit record levels, driven by a resilient economy and expectations of nearing rate cuts. Fixed Income had a quiet month but continues an upward trajectory: Both international and […]
Market Review – February 2024
Selected market returns (%): (As at 29 February 2024) Key market and economic developments in February 2024 Financial markets Numerous global markets trade at all-time highs Global share markets accelerated into month end with the Australian All Ordinaries pushing to new all-time highs in the last few days of trading in February. The MSCI World Index […]
Market Review – January 2024
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 31 January 2024) Key Themes: Equity Markets Reach Highs: US and Australian stock markets hit record levels, driven by economic optimism and strong sector performances, particularly in energy and finance. Fixed Income Fluctuates: International bonds dipped, with notable volatility in US and UK markets. Australian bonds saw […]
Market Review – December 2023
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 31 December 2023) Key Themes Fed signalled an additional cut in 2024 which sent yields lower and equity markets higher. Strength for Australian Equities and AUD following a more dovish tone at their latest meeting. Oil fell on the back of supply/demand issues creating a headwind […]
The RFA Team Christmas Gift Guide 2023
Looking for some Christmas Gift Inspiration? Take a look at what our staff are buying their loved ones these holidays. This year, we have also included some recipes that are on our repeat in our homes over the festive break. For anyone that has had the pleasure of listening to Michael play his guitar around the […]
Market Review – November 2023
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 30 November 2023) International Equities November brought encouraging news in the international equity markets, marking a significant upturn for the first time in several months. Unhedged shares showed a healthy increase of 4.45%, but it was hedged shares that truly stood out, registering an impressive 8.01% growth. […]
Market Review – October 2023
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 31 October 2023) International Equities International Equities fared better in October than September but still retreated as both unhedged and hedged shares fell by 0.98% and 2.72% respectively. Hedged falling further due to the continuing strength of the United States Dollar as the Fed retains high […]
Market Review – September 2023
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 30 September 2023) International Equities International Equities performed poorly in September as both unhedged and hedged shares fell by 4.02% and 3.75% respectively. This result is not unexpected as there was downward pressure on equities from multiple angles, including rising oil prices and bond yields. The […]
Market Review – August 2023
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 31 August 2023) International Equities The rise in international markets slowed in August with a 1.61% gain in unhedged equities and a 1.87% loss in hedged equities. This divergence is due to a fall in the value of the Australian Dollar relative to USD. With the […]
Market Review – July 2023
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 31 July 2023) International Equities International markets continued their tremendous 2023 with another 2.08% and 2.86% return in unhedged and hedged equities. The Nasdaq set a half-yearly record of ~39% increase to start this year, powered by an AI-mania and falling inflation. With inflation continuing to […]