Despite all the uncertainty, there are many reasons to stay optimistic about Australia and the ASX, according to Elston’s ever-optimistic large-cap specialist, Andrew McKie. He believes Australia’s unique position and market structure provide the foundation for weathering turbulent markets.

The Parramatta Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2025 Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence.

With the end of the financial year approaching quickly, now is the time to discuss the actions you can take before 30 June 2025 to reduce your taxes and grow your wealth.

Investors may rightly ask how the markets did not see this tariff-induced pullback coming. Indeed, on the campaign trail in 2024, President Trump often referred to tariffs as “the most beautiful word in the dictionary”, relenting later in the campaign to include God, Family and “perhaps” Love in front of it.