Region: Oceania

We uncover Western Australian abalone producer, Rare Foods Australia (ASX:RFA). Known as "white gold" abalone is one of the world's most expensive seafoods and Rare Foods Australia farm the seafood with their unique sea ranch.

Vanguard's 2023 market and economic outlook.

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.

The article also explores a key question at the heart of our renewable energy transition - how can we mine lithium sustainably?

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.

When I retire, will I have enough money built up in superannuation and other savings to enjoy the sort of retirement lifestyle I want to have?

Equity market rallies during periods of overarching market weakness are not uncommon, and there can be multiple rallies in the equity market even during a more prolonged downturn. The four P’s framework can be used to consider if a bear market rally will become a bull market or if the lows will be tested again.

For those who want to invest in the property sector without the responsibility of a mortgage or maintenance costs, there is the alternative of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) ETFs.

Marcus summarises what the Australian Stock Market has done in September from the last 40 Septembers and answers the question - Is September a bad time to invest?

A Buy Hold Sell from Marcus Today’s Tom Wegner, who gives you the rundown on a stock that has caught his attention. In a volatile market Challenger (ASX: CGF) has managed to weather those headwinds with relative grace. Tom analyses this investment management company’s vision to help its customers achieve financial security for their retirement.