Inflation-fighting investments
Just as we were starting to feel confident again that the worst of the credit crunch was behind us, fear is creeping back into global markets – this time over the threat of inflation. And investors have a reason to be fearful. Trillions of dollars have been pumped into the global economy via “stimulus packages”,…
Does Any Financial Institution Lend for Investment in Forex?
By Kathy Lien, Director of Currency Research, GFT When it comes to investing or trading forex, there is generally no need to seek out a financial institution for funds. Most forex and CFD brokers offer spot trading on a leveraged basis. Some brokers offer as much as 400-to-1 leverage, which means that you only need…
Home ownership dream ebbing away
The Australian dream of home ownership is slipping away, leaving a threat of a US-style collapse in house prices, according to a team of university researchers. Analysis by researchers from South Australia’s Flinders University has revealed home ownership in the 10 years from 1996 rose only 0.8 per cent despite strong economic growth and low…
Is the carry trade coming back from the dead?
By Kathy Lien, Director of Currency Research, GFT If you have spent more than one month in the foreign exchange market, you have probably encountered the term “carry trade.” A carry trade simply involves buying a currency with a high interest rate and funding it with a currency pair that has a lower interest rate. …
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Economy ready to fire, experts say
The first anniversary of the onslaught of the global financial and economic crisis has been marked by a run of positive economic leads suggesting Australia will be the first stgeloped country to emerge from the downturn. Private sector surveys for August are pointing to an economy that will soon be “firing on all cylinders”, increasing…
When junior miners catch a bid, gains will be fast & furious
Every so often I’m asked to describe the role of juniors in the commodities industry. And I simply reply, “They’re like rabbits”. Rabbits are seemingly insignificant and useless animals. But in actuality they serve a critical role in the food chain as a valuable source of nourishment for larger animals. Like rabbits, juniors are seemingly…
Making lump sum contributions to super
I am 69 years of age and not working full time. I am living off the income from 2 rental properties and have the opportunity of part time employment. I have been advised that if I work 40 hours in a 30 day period I can make a lump sum contributation to superannuation. I do…
When is the best time to trade currencies?
When it comes to trading, everyone is trying to look for an “edge” but of course it is not easy to find. An edge can come in any form and is usually a small change that can make a difference. Many people, particularly new traders, do not realize that you can gain an edge in…
Commencing a transition to retirement strategy while still adding to super – Part 2
In Jeremy’s recent article “Commencing a transition to retirement strategy while still adding to super” he says (with reference to the 2009/10 financial year): “Secondly, at $30,000 taxable income you have optimised your personal tax situation. There is no point salary sacrificing below this level as things like low income earners rebate take you to…
