Latest Economic Conditions News

The Australian Office of Financial Management has issued a new 4.25% Treasury Bond due in 2036, set to begin trading on the ASX from February 13, 2025. This issuance adds a fresh long-term government debt instrument to the market.

Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund has updated its dividend announcement, confirming an ordinary distribution of AUD 0.0096 per unit for the month ending January 31, 2025, payable on February 10.

Toro Energy has completed a critical re-optimisation of the Lake Maitland mining pit, paving the way for detailed mine scheduling as part of its 2025 scoping study update. This progress reflects updated resource estimates and financial assumptions, signaling a key step forward for the Wiluna Uranium Project.

One Managed Investment Funds Limited has initiated the termination and liquidation of the Fat Prophets Global Property Fund, signaling a significant shift for investors as the on-market buyback closes.

BWP Trust reported a robust half-year performance with a 22.2% rise in total income and a 2% increase in interim distribution, underpinned by portfolio expansion and strong rental growth.

Betashares Mrtn Currie Real Income Fund (RINC) units were suspended from trading on the ASX on 4 February 2025, following a prior announcement in December 2024. This suspension marks a significant operational shift for the managed fund.

Coda Minerals has significantly enhanced the economic outlook of its Elizabeth Creek Copper-Cobalt Project, with a pre-tax NPV7 rising to $1.18 billion and a post-tax NPV7 increase of 57% to $802 million. The company also secured $5.1 million in fresh capital to accelerate exploration and drilling activities in 2025.

Janus Henderson Investors has announced an estimated distribution of 22.0378 cents per unit for its Sustainable Credit Active ETF for the period ending 31 January 2025, with key dates set for early February.

AGP Investment Management Limited has announced a $0.009 per unit distribution for the Switzer Dividend Growth Fund for January 2025, fully franked and supported by an active Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

Coventry Group reports a slight dip in H1 FY25 sales but manages a modest EBITDA increase, buoyed by a successful ERP upgrade and strategic growth initiatives.

Michael Hill International reports a 24% drop in comparable EBIT for FY25H1 amid challenging conditions, yet margin improvements and digital growth offer a silver lining.

FleetPartners Group Limited reported strong FY24 results with record new business writings and assets under management, underpinning a robust growth trajectory and a significant $30 million share buy-back announced for 1H25.