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Early last year, we flagged research that pointed to a probable recession in the United States in 2025. While there was plenty of turmoil last year, particularly after Trump announced stinging global trade tariffs, the economy remained resilient. The lack of follow-through on the proposed tariffs, in combination with a steady labour market and strong

The numbers are in for asset class performance in 2025, and once again, growth assets are the clear winner. Australian and international shares, and Australian property, continue to outperform cash and fixed interest savings. For the calendar year ending 31 December 2025, international shares were the best-performing asset, with a return of 12.5%. For the

Transition to Retirement Strategies Explained When you start to plan for retirement, you will encounter what’s called a transition to retirement (TTR) strategy. A TTR is designed to streamline the move to retirement while you are still in employment. So, what exactly is it? And is it suitable for everyone? Here’s what you need to

Last year saw a historic upswing in gold and silver prices. Gold soared 64%, reaching a record high of US$4,000/oz in October, while silver soared by an incredible 150%. In December, Morgan Global Research forecast gold prices to average US$5,055/oz by the final quarter of 2026, rising toward $5,400/oz by the end of 2027.  

While 2025 saw a strong run of monthly gains in property prices and an annual growth of 7.5% year on year (above the decade average of 5.4% per annum), figures slowed in November, with growth of 1% month on month. That’s likely to continue this year, with price growth slowing to around 5%–7%. There are

The new AI movie stars are coming. Tilly Norwood is the precursor to replacing all of us, in all of our employment roles. Or that’s one way things might go. While AI development has been accelerating for several years, it hit its stride in 2025 with the widespread adoption of AI tools such as ChatGPT,

At Newealth, every financial plan we create is carefully tailored to individual goals, life stage and financial situation. We know that goals can change and your financial status can shift, which is why it’s important to review and adjust your financial strategy regularly. A new year provides the perfect opportunity to do just that. It’s

Recent data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis looking at AI contribution to US GDP indicates a sharp rise this year in AI-related economic growth. The figures, a quarter-over-quarter analysis from March 2023 to November 2025, indicate that after a high of approximately 0.75% in December 2023, AI-related contribution has been sitting between 0

2026 will bring a unique combination of economic forces, from interest rate paths to geopolitical dynamics, with accompanying market shifts likely to bring challenges – but also opportunities. While the economy can be hard to predict and market volatility is natural, having some indication of where markets may head can help minimise any alarm due

A recent article in the AFR raised the money versus happiness debate. We know the well-trodden phrase that money can’t buy happiness, yet it is equally apparent that wealth may help alleviate financial stress and provide a sense of security. In diving into the topic, journalist Lucy Dean references two research papers: a 2010 study