- It’s hard not to question if all the tariff testing is a Trump negotiating tactic, making it tough to assess the lasting impact on the economy, markets and business decision-making with the current rate of daily changes; good luck to the US getting the Canadians back on side.
- Lower than expected core inflation (annualised 3.6% down to 3.2%) combined with global tariff uncertainty have the majority of commentators now forecasting an interest rate cut at the RBA’s February 18 meeting.
- After a rollercoaster few days, the S&P/ASX 200 closed up today at 8,416. The Aussie dollar is at US 0.6255
- Amongst the market volatility the safe haven asset of Gold has just hit another all time high trading at $US 2,850/oz.
- With school holidays over, buyers are well and truly back in force and searching for new homes. It’s still a seller’s market, so call me today to see what wonders 2025 might bring for your next property move.
by Jody Fewster