Superannuation News

2024 Q3 September Quarter Review

  • The US Fed moves on rates.

  • Brief chaos in Japanese market highlights value of long term thinking.

  • Global and Australian stock gains, with bonds offering good returns. 

  • Strong returns across many sectors, while tech struggles on AI questions.

  • Australian real estate beginning to ease up with quarterly falls in some capitals.

Information, Health & Hygiene

Doctors and financial advisers are at the front line of diagnosing problems and offering solutions to lead healthier and wealthier lives. They are also on the frontline for diagnosing misinformation. Yet, financial advice can be regarded as an intangible because you rarely get to see the sliding door or “what if?” scenario. It is only when you see or hear of someone else ‘‘blowing themselves up’’, do you realise how valuable it is.

Bank Runs

In this column, we turn our attention to the recent banking issues seen globally, along with things to keep in mind any time there's a panic. We look at whether these events mean poor returns, the people making predictions, deposit guarantees, and whether you should be concerned.