It’s rare to meet someone who is ‘too healthy’. I find that when it comes to improving health and fitness, there is hard work and easy work. Here I talk about the easy things that can readily be turned into a habit without changing your routine. 1. Drink at least 2 litres of water per […]
Investing thoughts in the US election
If you’re wondering what the effect of a US presidential election outcome might have on financial markets, you may be surprised to learn that markets have historically trended upward over time, regardless of who’s in the White House. While US presidents can have some impact on markets, people tend to over-exaggerate their influence. US Stock […]
When markets take a dive
As we watched our Olympian divers compete for gold last month, another event was making waves as Japan’s equity benchmarks plunged to almost 20 percent from their record highs. On August 5, spectators watched – jaws dropping – as Japan’s Nikkei 225 took a 12.5 percent tumble into its most spectacular single-session straight dive since 1987. […]
Rates on hold (for now)
The RBA has again decided to hold interest rates which means the cash rate has remained at 4.35% since November 2023. At the August committee last week, RBA governor Michele Bullock cited a slower than expected return towards target inflation as the reason to leave rates on hold. The most recent data show inflation sitting […]
The demise of Dixon Advisory … a cautionary tale
The world of finance is no stranger to the cautionary tales of fear and greed. The recent collapse of one of Australia’s biggest financial advisory groups, Dixon Advisory and Superannuation Services, is an unfortunate example of how greed and professional misconduct can have lasting and devastating consequences – particularly for individuals who place their trust […]