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Peter Switzer

Peter Switzer

Peter Switzer is the founder of Switzer Group - a content, publishing and financial services firm. Peter is an award-winning broadcaster, talking each morning to 2GB's Ben Fordham about the latest in finance and money. You can read his views daily on Switzer.com.au, and subscribe to Switzer Report for his latest insights, analysis and recommendations.

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Here’s an expert reaction to the Budget for investors — Investing
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Here’s an expert reaction to the Budget for investors

I want to share with you a market assessment of how the Budget might affect shares. This is the analysis from stockbroking firm Morgans. I’ve added a bit of Switzer flavour to the piece.

May 14, 2026 · 4 min read
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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.

May 11, 2026 · 5 min read
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Peace had a good week, but can we bank on it?

The prospects of peace have been a positive fillip for stocks this week with oil prices down from recent highs, though our market did get the nervous 'yips' that golfers suffer when they lose confidence in themselves.

May 9, 2026 · 9 min read
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Health stocks have to eventually make healthier returns

Is it time to relook at the healthcare sector? Here are 5 healthcare stocks that could be on the way up. But if you don't want to 'bet' on one company, possibly an ETF like the well-named DRUG, could be an option.

May 4, 2026 · 6 min read
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What’s behind the fall in oil prices and the spike in markets?

Stocks were largely up on Wall Street for Friday's trade, and it followed our local market snapping our worst run of outs — eight days down since 2018. It coincided with a falling oil price despite President Trump standing firm on maintaining the US Navy blockade of Iranian ports.

May 2, 2026 · 9 min read
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Walking on sunshine or thin ice?

Here's a realistic take on what smart investors are doing stocks-wise right now.

April 30, 2026 · 5 min read
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Middle East headlines are everything nowadays

Another day, another Trump or Iranian headline, and while the main game is the Strait of Hormuz and developments there that take oil prices up or down, what we’ve learnt overnight is that ‘night’ can be a long time between Sydney, Europe and Wall Street in New York City.

April 25, 2026 · 8 min read
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Peace trumps oil price fears

Before Friday's trade open, equities were bought on the suspicion that Wall Street had been given inside information that a peace deal between the US and Iran was a chance, and that a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz — vital for global oil supply — was close to happening.

April 18, 2026 · 9 min read

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