Pacific Perspectives
$A set to soar if RBA holds fire on rates
The Australian dollar could soar on Tuesday should the Reserve Bank of Australia hold fire in cutting interest rates, wrong-footing the market that has a lot of money riding on some rate relief. The Australian dollar…
Here’s how fund managers will trade the RBA’s rate decision
Fund managers are tipping that this week’s widely expected interest rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia will broaden out the sharemarket’s rally to the more rate sensitive sectors, including property stocks and retailers.…
Fed Governor Bowman says more progress on inflation is needed before further rate cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said on Monday that while monetary policy “is now in a good place,” she wants to see data reflect more progress on inflation before cutting interest rates further. “I would…
Amazon workers reject union in vote at North Carolina warehouse
Amazon workers at a facility near Raleigh, North Carolina, overwhelmingly voted against unionizing on Saturday. Of the 3,276 ballots cast, there were 2,447 votes opposing the union and 829 in favor, according to the National Labor…
Is the market really sold on a February rate cut?
There are few debates that divide the nation more than interest rates, where they should be, and where they should go. It does not get more heated than the one we’re having ahead of Tuesday’s…
Markets expect ‘hawkish’ interest rate cut from RBA this week
The Reserve Bank is widely expected to deliver its first cash rate reduction in five years this week, but the decision will be a line-ball call as economists warn that persistently high labour costs could…
Here’s how to play small caps this earnings season
Australian small caps are heading into the earnings season with considerable momentum this year, with the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index enjoying a strong start to 2025, posting a 4.6 per cent return in January. That’s…
Top Wall Street analysts are optimistic about the potential of these 3 stocks
Inflation worries, tariffs under the Trump administration and earnings season could continue to keep the stock market volatile and rattle investor sentiment. Investors looking for attractive stock picks should focus on the ability of a…
Amazon scrubs DEI mention from its annual report
Amazon has removed any references to diversity and inclusion from its most recent annual report. The company filed its report for 2024 on Friday following the release of its fourth-quarter earnings. The prior annual report included a mention of “inclusion…
Telstra mulls putting its $200m data centre business on the block
Telstra is considering selling its data centre assets, pondering a deal that could be its first infrastructure transaction since it sold a $2.8 billion mobile tower stake to superannuation investors four years ago. The telecoms…