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Investors are facing more of the same

Its a new year and it's welcome, but investors can't look forward to much of a change. Uncertainty about the progress of both the Australian and world economies will continue and as... Read more

Daryl Dixon, 12 January 2014, The Canberra Times

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Structural reform inevitable

There is really little to be gained by focusing on depressing news such as the $17 billion blow out in the federal deficit or the projected stream of deficits totalling over $120 billion in... Read more

Daryl Dixon, 22 December 2013, The Canberra Times

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Hold your nerve in time of global uncertainty

Investors have good reason to feel uncertain about the prospects for both the Australian and world economies. While our large mining companies are expressing confidence about the future of... Read more

Daryl Dixon, 24 November 2013, The Canberra Times

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Rising dollar delivers fresh challenges

Just when the prospects for the economy were improving, virtually out of left field, the Australian dollar has risen by more than 5 per cent and currency experts are now expecting it to... Read more

Daryl Dixon, 29 September 2013, The Canberra Times

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Be wary of volatility for shares

With the election over, sharemarket commentators are predicting further share price increases as investor confidence recovers following the change of government. These predictions are in... Read more

15 September 2013, The Canberra Times

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RBA is doing the right thing

By leaving the short-term official interest rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent this week, the Reserve Bank has left its options open to adapt to international developments. While the G20... Read more

Daryl Dixon, 8 September 2013, The Canberra Times

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Grass still greener despite dollar's fall

The superior outlook for United States real estate and Asian equities has not been diminished by a sharp fall in the Australian dollar, as experts warn of the challenges that face home-... Read more

3 July 2013, The Australian Financial Review (subscription required)

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Disappointing outcome for investors with returns only slightly above average

For a year that started out so well, the actual outcome for the fiscal year ending Sunday is disappointing. The more than 10 per cent fall in share prices over the past two months has... Read more

Daryl Dixon, 30 June 2013, The Canberra Times

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When the cupboard is bare: Coalition's challenge

Economists warn that the lucky country is heading for a rough ride – one that will present some challenges for Coalition government longevity. The political consensus is that Tony... Read more

Max Walsh, 6 June 2013, Australian Financial Review (subscription required)

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US property an Aussie bonanza

United States housing has been a temptation for Australian investors ever since property prices crashed through the floorboards in 2006. Now, with the market on the mend just as the... Read more

Alan Dixon, 5 June 2013, Eureka Report (subscription required)

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