This year has already proved volatile for cryptocurrency, with Bitcoin falling to below US$63,000, its lowest price in five years. In the week leading up to 3 February, the value of Bitcoin fell by about 10% while the second largest crypto, Ethereum, lost about one-fifth of its value. Another popular cryptocurrency, Solana, halved in price.
While the stock market has traditionally been considered the primary way to build wealth, many now also look to property investing. If you’re tossing up between property or shares, you should know that each option has its own risks and rewards. Your decision to invest in property or shares may be based on personal circumstances
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
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