Negative gearing has resurfaced in political discussions, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese suggesting that the Treasury might be reconsidering this long-standing property tax incentive. However, Labor’s bruising loss in the 2019 election still lingers, making it difficult to envision the government taking the gamble of upsetting property investors—particularly with the ...
Following the recent interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, global markets have reacted strongly, with most major stock indices rallying. In a move that caught some by surprise, the Fed cut rates by 50 basis points, exceeding the expected 25. This decision has broad implications, not only for global currencies but also for key commodities and sector-related stocks. Before diving ...
The recent U.S. political debate saw both candidates firmly backing the continuation of fracking, a controversial method of fossil fuel extraction. This show of support despite the global shift to clean energy signals renewed confidence in traditional energy, raising the question: could this be the turning point Australia’s largest gas companies have been waiting for?
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NVIDIA’s remarkable rise in the US stock market has been nothing short of extraordinary. Originally known for its dominance in gaming graphics, the company has evolved into a major force in artificial intelligence and data processing. From AI-powered research to autonomous vehicles, NVIDIA's graphics processing units (GPUs) have become the foundation of AI and machine learning, ...
With Australia's retail spending down in six of the last seven quarters, the pressure on this sector is undeniable. In fact, Deloitte Access Economics' Retail Forecasts have identified that over the past 18 months, the retail industry has been in a recession, raising concerns about whether these figures could be a precursor to a broader economic downturn. In these uncertain times, one ...