Daily Network editorial team

Articles from the Daily Network editorial team

• Finance

  ASX Slides as Gains in US Tech and Commodities Shape Retirement Portfolios

  Australian equities dip amid global gains; key market indicators offer clear signals for Ballarat investors shaping retirement plans.

  20 July 2026, 5:53 pm

• Finance

  Global Market Shifts Highlight Insurance Risks for Ballarat Businesses

  Slumping ASX 200 and rising crude prices underscore growing cost and liability exposures for local firms amid global market volatility.

  20 July 2026, 5:53 pm

• Finance

  Global bond yields pressure Australian mortgage rates amid mixed equity signals

  Rising US equity markets and a buoyant commodity price mix keep Australian borrowing costs elevated, hitting Ballarat’s mortgage holders and local businesses.

  20 July 2026, 5:53 pm

• Finance

  ASX dips as mortgage rates climb amid cautious investment flows

  Falling local shares and higher borrowing costs reflect cautious investor sentiment and shifting economic signals.

  20 July 2026, 5:53 pm

• Finance

  Australian equities slip as US tech rallies; what it means for your super

  The ASX 200 fell 0.43% today while the Nasdaq surged 1.74%, a divergence that tells small business owners and super members where global capital is flowing.

  20 July 2026, 5:53 pm

• Finance

  ASX Slip Weighs on Ballarat Super Holdings as Resource Prices Ease

  Domestic equity weakness and softer gold prices create fresh pressure on local portfolios tied to banks, property and resources.

  20 July 2026, 5:53 pm

• Finance

  ASX dips as small business finance trends transform Ballarat’s labour market

  Faltering local bank stocks and lending shifts are reshaping job opportunities and talent flows in Ballarat’s key sectors.

  20 July 2026, 5:53 pm

• Finance

  Insurance Essentials: What Ballarat Consumers Need to Secure Their Financial Future

  With the ASX 200 dipping 0.43% today, understanding insurance basics can protect local investors’ wealth and assets amid market unpredictability.

  20 July 2026, 5:53 pm