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Tariff Turmoil Shines Spotlight on S&P/ASX Geographic Revenue Exposure Indices
With the surprisingly widespread U.S. tariff hikes announced by President Trump in early April, the geographic source of corporate revenues is coming under the spotlight, as reciprocal trade agreements are being redrawn globally. The resulting volatility of share prices following Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day” speech is not surprising, given the globalization and interconnectedness of…
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A Weakening Aussie Dollar Puts Offshore Earners in the Spotlight
The days of Australian-U.S. dollar parity are becoming a distant memory, as U.S. dollar strength has seen the value of the Australian equivalent reach a recent low of just under 63 cents, a decline of over 13% from year-end levels. The weakening of the Australian dollar could have significant implications for the share prices of…
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Managing Geographical Revenue Exposure in the Australian Equities Market
The S&P/ASX 200, widely considered a performance barometer for the Australian equities market, comprises 200 of the most liquid and highest market capitalization stocks listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Nevertheless, the performance of this index is not solely influenced by Australian economic activities, but also by global economic conditions, depending on the individual…