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Budget, Trump & Iran not good for our market

Is anyone surprised that our market was a loser this week, with the Budget colliding with rising interest rates and the Treasurer telling us our economy is slowing to 1.75% from a previous guess of 2.25%? Throw in the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz and the bigger question has to be this: how come US markets rose this week?

Peter Switzer · May 16, 2026
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Questions of the Week (14 May 2026)

With the $A at 72 cents, is it too late to select a currency hedged option for international shares? Are the superannuation caps being increased next year? What do the major brokers think about Goodman Group? Why has ANZ increased its franking percentage from 70% to 75%, and why is it the only major bank not to fully frank its dividends?

Paul Rickard · May 14, 2026
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Is it time to go defensive?

With my financial planning clients, I’ve been increasing the exposure to 3-month term deposits because I expect more rate rises and when the rising cycle looks at the top, I’ll go for longer dated term deposits. Here are my thoughts in more detail.

Peter Switzer · May 11, 2026
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3 heart medicine stars

Here are three companies in the thriving (though small) sector of the ASX biotech world that are working to get to the heart of cardiac health. All three have unique approaches to it.

James Dunn · May 11, 2026

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