If you’ve spent any time reading investing news, you’ve probably seen the terms bull market and bear market thrown around.
Markets are bullish. Markets are bearish. A bull run is underway. A bear market is looming.
But what do these terms actually mean, and why do investors pay so much attention to them?
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Australian shares fell 1.2% this week, underperforming global markets as concerns around interest rates and the Federal Budget weighed on sentiment. Investors continued to assess proposed tax changes, while inflation concerns were amplified after the Fair Work Commission announced a 6% increase to the minimum wage, above industry expectations. The decision has raised questions about whether inflation could prove more persistent, keeping pressure on the RBA to remain vigilant.
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Some weeks markets are up. Other weeks they’re down. That’s a normal part of investing.
But when markets move around, it can leave investors wondering: Should I wait? Should I invest now? What if the market drops tomorrow?
That’s where dollar cost averaging comes in.
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Australian shares edged higher this week, with the ASX 200 up 0.9%. Sentiment was supported by reports of a tentative deal to help secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, easing some concerns around global energy supply. Locally, inflation trends also showed signs of improvement, with a greater proportion of CPI components recording more moderate price increases. While markets remain sensitive to geopolitical developments, investors are increasingly hopeful that cooling inflation could provide greater flexibility for monetary policy in the months ahead.
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Big changes are coming to how super gets paid in Australia, and if you’ve got a job, it’s worth knowing what’s changing.
The Australian Government is introducing “Payday Super”, which means employers will need to pay super at the same time as your salary and wages, instead of only paying it quarterly. The change is expected to start from 1 July 2026.
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Australian markets continued to show resilience this week, with the ASX 200 edging 0.3% higher as improving global sentiment and strong corporate activity supported investor confidence. Several major capital raisings highlighted ongoing momentum across the local market, including Arafura Rare Earths securing A$350 million to advance the Nolans Project and Electro Optic Systems raising A$150 million to support future growth initiatives. New listing SkinKandy also delivered a strong market debut, finishing its first week above its IPO price, reflecting healthy investor appetite for new opportunities.
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Australian shares moved lower this week, with the ASX 200 falling 1.3% following the release of the Federal Budget. Investor sentiment was weighed down by proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax rules, which are designed to encourage investment into new housing and startups rather than established properties. Bank stocks came under pressure as markets assessed the potential impact of the reforms.
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The Federal Budget is packed with headlines, promises, and policy announcements, but it also comes with a whole lot of jargon. From fiscal deficits and bracket creep to offsets, surpluses, and super changes, it can sometimes feel like you need a finance degree just to follow along. That’s why we’ve put together this simple glossary of common Federal Budget terms to help break down the language, cut through the confusion, and make it easier to understand what the Budget actually means for Australians and their money.
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Australian shares edged modestly higher this week, with the ASX 200 up 0.2%. On 5 May, the RBA increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35%, marking its third consecutive rate hike this year. The central bank pointed to ongoing inflation pressures, partly driven by higher global energy prices, and reinforced the need to slow demand in the economy.
Investor attention is also turning to the Federal Budget, which will be released tonight, with expectations centred around cost-of-living tax relief. Stay tuned for more from the Raiz team tomorrow as we break down the key announcements and what they could mean for Australians and investors.
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Ask almost any long-term investor what they would do differently, and you’ll hear similar answers.
Not complex strategies.
Not stock picking regrets.
Not fancy timing techniques.
Just three simple things.
The good news? They’re all avoidable.
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