Strategies of diversification, especially between shares and bonds, that usually work are coming under pressure. Here is what analysts' thinking is.
In falling markets, investors tend to shift towards safer options.
The ASX has been weakening and the long term bond yield is rising.
One broker believes the market is in a mid-cycle slowdown.
The pros and cons of investing in actual gold, or companies that produce gold.
The number of 'strikes' protesting the performance of company senior management rose last year.
Better earnings are likely, but watch out for inflation and higher interest rates.
Some sectors are looking stronger than others as the covid crisis eases.
BHP and Rio should always get some investor attention.
The ASX is really an income focused market, which, given the low interest rate environment, makes it attractive.
Savings in Australia soared during Covid because of government pump priming. That creates a bullish outlook for some sectors.
Rising demand for electric vehicles increasingly seems a certainty, which is good news for lithium stocks.