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What is driving markets in 2026 and what to watch next

Despite a volatile and news-heavy 2026, global share markets have continued to rise, but structural inflation, rising interest rates, and geopolitical uncertainty mean the outlook for Australian investors requires careful attention to diversification and active portfolio management.

Staying the course when the world gets speed wobbles

When markets fall and headlines turn negative, the investors who stay calm, stay diversified, and stay invested are historically the ones who come out ahead, and 124 years of Australian sharemarket data backs that up.

Economic update video: June 2026

Discover the latest economic updates in our market movement and economic review video for June 2026.
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Small changes that create big financial results

When saving feels impossible and every dollar is already spoken for, the most powerful thing you can do is not wait for a better time but start with something small, automate it, and let consistency do the work.

Financial literacy for life: What schools don’t teach

Australia is falling behind the rest of the world on financial education, and the consequences are showing up in the everyday financial decisions of ordinary Australians who were never taught the basics that matter most.