Financial Planning News
The investment outlook for 2026
Please click the link here to view Shane Oliver's outlook for 2026.
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2025 was another strong year for investors with shares up strongly on the back of better than…
2025 Summary, 2026 Predictions
Please click here to view Shane Oliver's summary of investment markets for 2025, and thoughts on 2026.
The key points raised are:
- The key themes for 2025 were: tariff turmoil; global resilience…
RBA turns hawkish
Please click here to view Shane Oliver's views on the recent RBA decision to keep interest rates on hold.
- The RBA left its cash rate on hold at 3.6% as widely expected at is December meeting.
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Gold at record highs
Please click here to view Shane Oliver's views on the recent rise in the price of gold.
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The gold price has surged to record highs. Key drivers have been central banks increasing their gold…
Australian growth on the mend
Please click here to view Shane Oliver's views on Australia's growth rate.
The key points are:
- Australia is seeing a gradual economic recovery with growth likely to reach 2.5% next year.
- This…
China - tariff treat, implications for Australia
Please click here to view Shane Oliver's thoughts on the implications for Australia from the issues impacting the Chinese economy.
Key points raised are:
- Chinese growth is running around 5%…
2024-2025 saw strong returns - is it sustainable?
Please click here to view Shane Oliver's thoughts on investment returns for 2024-25.
Key points raised are:
- While recession fears, worries about US tariffs and war with Iran resulted in…
The RBA cuts rates again
Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's thoughts on the latest interest rate cut by the RBA
Key points raised are
- As widely expected, the RBA cut by 0.25% taking its cash rate to…
Trump’s policies and the equity risk premium
Please click here to view Shane Oliver's views on the impact of President Trump's policies on sharemarkets.
Key points raised are:
- Helped by President Trump’s backdown on tariffs, shares…
Reasons Australia will avoid a recession
Please clieck here to view Shane Oliver's thoughts on why Australia will avoid a recession.
Key points raised are:
- President Trump’s trade war poses a threat to Australian economic growth…


