The release of Australian-listed company earnings gave local investors something other than virus-related news to focus on.
Earnings rose ~15% in the June quarter compared to the first three months of the year. This was ahead of consensus expectations, but overall the results were underwhelming as anticipated.
Bond yields drifted higher in most major regions, including Australia, amid signs of increasing supply.
As tensions between Australia’s largest companies, their customers, and the federal government flare, companies such as Woolworths, AMP, and Qantas are placing a higher priority on measuring their community reputation.
Australia has become an expensive place to live, so it’s not surprising that the lure to retire at an idyllic, low-cost, offshore location is getting a lot of attention. We discuss the pros and cons.
