Investors seeking value in a volatile market are piling into a new trade: HALO, a basket of “boring” businesses that are hard to replace despite technological and economic disruptions. Here’s our take on what it means for markets and your money.

The RBA just raised rates for the second time in as many months, as the risk of an oil shock abroad looms over unrelenting price rises at home. Here's what happened, what comes next, and how to position your investments and personal finances.

Markets have taken a turbulent turn in the first months of 2026. Gone are the days of stocks rising across the board. Enter a new phase of disruption, where geopolitical and technological shocks are becoming more frequent, and the gap between winners and losers is widening.

As the Iran War roils global markets, many investors are worried about the impact on their portfolios. A closer look at history, however, suggests that they can be cautiously confident. We review the lessons from the past and explore the possible paths ahead.

Global markets are rattled by the unfolding conflict over Iran. But their reaction signals concern, not catastrophe. Here’s why – and how to navigate the volatility.

As we enter the Lunar New Year, the Chinese stock market is stepping into the "Year of the Fire Horse." Following a strong 2025 where a key Chinese benchmark index (MSCI China) jumped approximately 30% – outperforming the US S&P 500 and the Australian market – investor sentiment has shifted significantly.

Earlier this month, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate to 3.85%, making it the first major central bank to hike rates in 2026. It is a reminder that Australia’s fight against inflation is far from over, and that investors may need to look beyond a small set of stocks to protect their portfolio this year.

Markets were in a tailspin earlier this week after Kevin Warsh, a policymaker known for his hardline on inflation, was nominated to lead the Federal Reserve. But the views of the incoming Fed chair are more nuanced than the market reaction suggests. Here’s why – and what it means for your portfolio.

Copper markets entered 2026 with renewed attention after prices surged to fresh record highs above US$13,000 per metric tonne, driven by tightening supply conditions and strong global demand expectations.

2026 offers compelling opportunities for Australian investors willing to cast a wide net. From gold to AI, a broad range of investments is available beyond the narrow leadership that defined global markets in recent years.

After an incredible rally in 2025, silver has made a strong start to the year by breaking US$ 90, supported by a unique combination of macro uncertainty and demand for assets that are both defensive and can benefit from economic growth roles. It will likely continue to captureglobal investors’ attention in 2026.

As 2026 gets underway, investors are entering the year with a very different mindset to the one that defined much of the early 2020s.

If there was one defining feature of markets in 2025, it was resilience in the face of uncertainty.

Few investors have influenced how people think about markets quite like Warren Buffett. Over more than sixty years, Buffett built a reputation not through bold predictions or short-term wins, but through consistency and applying the same principles across different market cycles, economic conditions and generations of investors. His long track record has made him a reference point for anyone interested in long-term investing. As Buffett steps down as CEO from Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, it’s a natural moment to reflect on the ideas that defined his approach – and why many of them remain relevant for individual investors today.

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of an exclusive 4-part livestream series on the Selfwealth YouTube channel, featuring Gary Stone, one of Australia’s most respected trading mentors and founder of Share Wealth Systems.

When earnings season arrives, company announcements often dominate financial headlines. But not every result tells the full story, and headline numbers can mask important details. Knowing what to focus on – and what to tune out – can help investors turn short-term volatility into clearer, more useful insight.