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Australian Industrial & Logistics Outlook

Australia’s industrial and logistics property market is poised for accelerated value growth, supported by strong economic conditions, resilient  demand, and long-term structural drivers, providing a solid foundation for recovery and expansion.

Real estate outlook 2016

Since the lows of the GFC, all three real estate sectors – residential, non-residential and listed A-REITs – have delivered positive returns. After six years of an up cycle, it is not surprising that investors are increasingly questioning “is this as good as it gets?” There are signs emerging across all three real estate sectors suggesting investors should exercise caution in the year ahead.

Smart cities

Cities are the engine room of the economy. They provide the setting to facilitate economic activity, innovation and a cohesive, prosperous society. However, at no other point in history have our cities been under pressure like they are at present.

Private equity real estate – adapting to the cycle and the future

This is not a traditional White Paper but ‘hot off the press’ is a copy of today’s presentation to the PIR Conference 2015. It contains many useful diagrams with commentary on unlisted real estate.

Real estate outlook: This time it’s different – is it really?

Listed property group Folkestone’s latest thinking on the outlook for residential and non-residential real estate and the A-REIT sector. Folkestone warns not to ignore property cycles despite the current level of optimism, as every period of exuberance ends in tears for some participants.

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Investment strategies

Putting portfolios together when the world is falling apart

Global equity markets have grown more correlated due to globalization, but this trend may reverse which boosts the benefits of cross-country diversification.

Property

Housing belongs in the inequality story

Research highlights the significant impact of excluding housing income from income inequality analysis in Australia, arguing for the inclusion of imputed rent and capital gains to provide a more accurate picture.

Exchange traded products

Lithium's rally is real this time – but no-one trusts it

The lithium rally mirrors the early-2010s tech stock surge, with demand set to double by 2030. Supply has been slow to respond, creating a market deficit for future tech like humanoid robotics and solid-state batteries.

Economy

Why is Aussie inflation so stubborn?

Increasing our official cash rate contrasts with almost every other developed country in the world. Canada, UK, Europe, and USA, so far, have not reversed recent cuts while their inflation issues appear to be contained.

Strategy

How to stop Australian democracy going the way of the US

Around the world, democracy as a system of government is backsliding. After more than 50 years of liberal democracy in ascendancy, democratic progress plateaued around the turn of the century and is now going backwards.

Economy

Off-budget, but not off-the hook

Financial commentators await the federal budget with focus on debt and deficit. 'Off-budget' accounting alters the fiscal picture with unseen programs.

Economy

Shares rebound on hopes of war ending, but stalemate the likely outcome

Ashley Owen's abridged monthly snapshot uncovers what is front of mind for investors around the world and his view on the likely outcome of the stand-off in the Middle East.

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