Please click here to view Shane Oliver's review of investment markets for the 2025-2026 financial year

Key points raised are :

• While we saw a long list of worries over the last year, 2025-26…

Please click here to view Shane Oliver's views on the reasons why share markets have been so resilient despite a number of worries.

Key points raised are :

• Despite lots of threats over the…

On Tuesday, 12 May 2026,  Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Federal Budget.

The centrepiece of the budget are proposals limiting capital gains tax discounts and negative gearing.  There were…

Please click here to view Shane Oliver's views on the latest interest rate increase.

Key points raised are :

• The RBA hiked its cash rate for the third time this year by another 0.25% to 4.35%…

Please click here to view Shane Oliver's thoughts on the long term consquences of the war with Iran.

Key points raised are :

• Uncertainty remains high over the US/Iran War with a ceasefire…

Please click here to view Shane Oliver's views on the RBA's recent increase in interest rates.

Key points raised are :

• The RBA hiked its cash rate for the second time this year by another…

Please click here to view Shane Oliver's views on the impact the US/Iran war on economies and markets.

Key points raised are :

• Uncertainty around the duration of the US/Israel war with Iran has…

Please click here to view Shane Oliver's views on the impact the Gulf War will have on markets.

Key points raised are :

• The start of a war between the US and Israel and Iran poses the risk of…

Please click here to view Shane Oliver's views on the oulook for Australian shares.

Key points raised are :

• Over the long-term Australian shares have been a relatively strong performer, but it…

Please click here to view Shane Oliver's views on the recent RBA decision to increase interest rates.

Key points raised are :

• The RBA hiked its cash rate by 0.25% to 3.85% as widely expected…