Welcome to this month’s insights. In these articles, we explore tips and advice to help you tackle these important life stages with confidence and clarity. Read on to unlock valuable guidance that can help you move forward.
Navigating small business success: top questions answered with tips
Running a small business requires dedication, resilience, and adaptability. Along the journey, you'll encounter many questions and challenges. To assist, we've addressed five common questions from small business owners and provided actionable tips to help guide you.
Taking a break during the festive season
Numerous countdowns for Christmas and the New Year are everywhere, yet the festive season often arrives unexpectedly. This can lead to feelings of panic and being overwhelmed by the holiday rush. Such emotions can hinder what should be a time for introspection and rest before the new year begins.
Some helpful tips to save money this Christmas
Christmas brings warmth and cheer, but many people are feeling financially strained this year. As the holiday approaches, the need to buy gifts for friends and family is weighed against the current economic climate, leaving many with less money to spend on the gifts they usually give.
Mandatory cybersecurity standards under new laws
New laws in Australia, passed by the Albanese government, will enforce cybersecurity standards for smart devices and require some businesses to report ransom payments. This legislation establishes Australia's first standalone Cyber Security Act.
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 22-11-2024
Despite geopolitical risks, high share valuations, and a declining equity risk premium, positive factors are supporting share markets. These include a "Goldilocks" economic environment, central bank rate cuts, strong earnings growth, and expectations of increased US fiscal spending. US stocks rose 1.7% last week, bringing their year-to-date gain to 25%. Australia's market increased 1.3%, reaching a record high but underperforming the US, with a 10% gain year-to-date. Eurozone and Japanese stocks fell. US 10-year bond yields held steady at 4.4%, while the US dollar rose nearly 7% since the election, pressuring the Australian dollar. Bitcoin is nearing $100K, fueled by expectations of a crypto-friendly US administration.