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Market volatility and your super
April 2025
The recent rollout of US President Trump’s new trade policy has rattled share markets. In times of market volatility, it’s natural to feel concerned about the impact on your retirement savings. However, it’s important to remember that super is a long-term investment. Discover more about the importance of long-term investing and how we manage your super during times of market uncertainty.
Changes to United States trade policy rattles share markets
April 2025
Global share markets, which had initially been optimistic about the United States’ economic prospects under President Donald Trump, have reversed course and weakened significantly over the last two months on the back of announced changes to US trade policy.
Economic and market update
March 2025
Which key events have been driving markets? Read this article by MLC Asset Management's Senior Economist Bob Cunneen to find out.
Tariffs, Trump and the passionate intensity of…
March 2025
MLC Asset Management’s Senior Economist Bob Cunneen discusses how global share prices have been shaken this year by President Trump’s policy agenda in his “second coming” to the White House.
A note from Dan
February 2025
Donald Trump boosts cryptocurrencies: should investors take heed?
Dan Farmer, Chief Investment Officer
Like many institutional investors, we remain in the ‘not now’, rather than ‘not ever’ to bitcoin camp. Dan Farmer explains why.
2024 calendar year in review
January 2025
MLC Asset Management's Senior Economist Bob Cunneen provides a review of investment markets over 2024.
Australia’s lower inflation is yet to convince the Reserve Bank of Australia
October 2024
Australia’s inflation has declined and is finally within the RBA’s 2% to 3% target band. However, the RBA is concerned that inflation is set to rise again next year. Given the more likely prospect is for a subdued Australian economy with consumers still struggling in 2025, the threat of rising inflation appears overstated.
US elections 2024: A guide for the perplexed
October 2024
The US Election is still a close call. This election campaign has the potential for even more twists and turns over coming weeks. Investors will need to be mindful of the policies and promises of both current Vice President Kamala Harris and the former President Donald Trump.
Navigating economic uncertainty: Dan Farmer CIO
September 2024
Dan Farmer, Chief Investment Officer of MLC Asset Management, shares his insight into our approach to intelligent investing.
Australia’s sticky inflation
July 2024
Australia’s inflation remains high, but does this justify another rise in interest rates? In this client-friendly article, MLC's Senior Economist Bob Cunneen explains the cause for Australia’s sticky inflation and why he believes another RBA interest rate rise would be a mistake that could risk a recession.
2023-24 financial year in review
July 2024
It's been a surprisingly great financial year for global shares despite significant inflation, interest rates and political risks. In this article, MLC's Senior Economist Bob Cunneen provides a client-friendly review of what happened in investment markets over the recent financial year.
AI: what does it mean for investing?
20 May 2024
We examine the implications of AI on investing, its current applications, the pros and cons, and what the future holds for AI in financial services.
Choosing how your super's invested
20 May 2024
In this article, we look at the different investment options available through super including some of their benefits as well as things to consider.
Diversifying investments: why it's important
20 May 2024
We outline why diversification is so important for investors, and how it can help to mitigate risks while maximising opportunities.
A fragile and volatile world
March 2023
Global share markets opened the new year with mild optimism that inflation and interest rate risks were becoming more manageable and economic activity was improving. However, a sequence of financial shocks in March have dented this optimism. MLC's Senior Economist Bob Cunneen explains why we seem to be still living in a fragile and volatile world.
