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23 September 2025 • By Olivia Grace-Curran • 1 min read

Rise of the ‘no information trade’ distorting the ASX

Passive investing is reshaping Australian equities, giving rise to a “no information trade” in which large-cap stocks swing sharply despite little or ...

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‘From gloom to boom’: Investors urged to stay sceptical on climate projections

AMP chief economist Shane Oliver says investors should treat both extremes with scepticism after a week of starkly different climate projections

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Bullock warns of trade risks despite domestic economic strength

RBA governor Michele Bullock warns of global trade risks as domestic inflation cools and employment remains near full capacity. Reserve Bank of ...

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ASIC exploring further public market reforms ahead of key November update

ASIC is stepping up efforts to make Australia’s public markets more attractive, after industry feedback warned that disclosure and governance ...

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‘Two-pronged de-dollarisation’ tipped to fuel bitcoin for next 100 years

VanEck forecasts that bitcoin will gain traction as a key part of central bank reserves and as a settlement currency, with its price reaching US$3 ...

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‘A victim of its success’: Expert warns of growing risks in private credit

Private credit in Australia has boomed in recent years, but the sector may be running into structural risks, according to a fund manager

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Could simultaneous IPOs help revive ASX?

What if companies could launch initial public offerings simultaneously on the ASX and offshore exchanges such as Nasdaq? Speaking on a recent ...

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Investor sentiment strongest since early 2025

Bank of America’s latest survey has shown global investor sentiment has climbed sharply, with equity optimism rising and recession fears continuing to ...

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Rate cut in September unlikely amid ‘weak’ labour force figures

The latest jobs data has offered little reason for the Reserve Bank to cut rates in September despite some signs of weakness. The seasonally ...

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When top-rated funds disagree: Should you trust the scores?

If you’ve ever compared fund ratings from different research houses, you might have noticed something odd: they don’t always agree. Sometimes the ...

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