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The hawkishness of the U.S. Federal Reserve at its December meeting set the tone for markets in December, even as there is clear evidence that inflationary pressures are easing across large swaths of the developed world.

November was a strong month for risk assets even as economic data in many parts of the world continued to deteriorate. The market was buoyed by the prospect of slowing inflation and that central bank policy would shortly follow suit.

October saw a return to risk as equity markets gained and bond yields fell. The slowdown in the pace of rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and Bank of Canada and messaging from others, was interpreted as a signal we are passing the peak in monetary policy hawkishness.

This 3 part series covers key investment questions for all stages of investing. Part 1 is for the 'newbie' investor. Why should you consider investing? When is the best time to start? How and where can I start?

The whole industry is geared up to buying stuff. Buy the dip. Buy low. Buy value. Buy growth. Buy yield stocks. Buying is really easy. Anyone can do that. Henry Jennings gives you advice on how to sell.

While society continues to grapple with the factors driving gender and pay inequity, women are proactively turning to investing more than ever before. And research shows that in doing so, they are demonstrating a very competent and sensible approach to building up their wealth outside of superannuation.