The risk from low rates

The risk from low rates

Low sovereign bond yields, at this stage in the economic cycle, are bad. If they continue to fall, it will represent a negative outcome for the economy. Importantly, lower rates in the near-term could constrain the equity bull market. We expect yields will begin to...
Inflation is here to stay

Inflation is here to stay

There are growing signs that inflation is rising. Headline inflation in the US and Australia is on the rise (Chart 1). Wage pressures are beginning to emerge. The price of a range of goods and services have increased compared with a year earlier. Partly that reflects...
Why the long-term matters

Why the long-term matters

One of our core beliefs is that asset allocation and diversification are the most important elements of achieving long-term returns. This is hardly controversial. Theory, empirics, and experience support this belief. From a practical perspective, we live this belief...