Fri, 4th Apr 2025

In this week's financial news wrap, the Australian dollar faced volatility due to new global tariffs, despite non-tariff barriers helping minimize impact. Questions linger regarding its stability. Amidst the uncertainty, gold prices rose, and yields fell, identifying market insecurities. The housing sector is struggling with a dramatic fall in homeownership among younger Australians due to stagnant wage growth, policy decisions, and immigration levels. The lingering recession sees Australian consumer consumption constantly decreasing, despite tax cuts and an interest rate reduction. Australian's are tending towards savings. In equity market news, Talaria Asset Management and Equity Trustees announced a partnership aiming to improve operational efficiency and investor experience, with Equity Trustees acting as the responsible entity for Talarias three global equity funds. Stay informed and make smart financial choices with Financial Services Online.n