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ISSUE 117
AUGUST 2025

Quality advice—whether from licensed financial advisers or Wealth and wisdom, hand in hand, offer a shield against
well-informed peers—can help filter noise and separate gen- uncertainty and a springboard for long-term prosperity.
uine long-term risks from passing storms. Reputable sources
such as Firstlinks, the RBA, or Cboe Australia offer regular
insights and practical analyses specific to local conditions. References
• Firstlinks, “Trump’s US dollar assault is fuelling CBA’s rise,” 18 July 2025
Preparing, Not Predicting • Morningstar Australia, “Trump’s US dollar assault is fuelling CBA’s rise,”
Finally, the wise investor focuses on preparation, not 24 July 2025
prediction. Rather than trying to forecast every twist and • Reserve Bank of Australia, “In Depth – Global Economy and Financial
turn in Washington or Wall Street, the focus should be Markets,” May 2025
on building portfolios and behaviours that can withstand • Wealth Factory, “How To Protect Your Investment Portfolio From
surprises—good, bad, or neutral. Currency Fluctuations,” February 2025
• Cboe, “Redefining Portfolio Resilience Beyond the 60/40 Allocation,”
Conclusion: Navigating the Storm, Securing June 2025
5 the Future • JoyRulez, “Wealth Management Tips to Shield Your Assets from Market
America’s monetary hurricanes will continue to shape Volatility,” February 2025
capital flows, asset prices, and currency movements in ways
both obvious and subtle. For Australians, the key takeaway
is not fear, but readiness.
By understanding global shifts, diversifying wisely, man-
aging currency risk, and keeping a cool, adaptive mindset,
every Australian can transform volatility into opportunity.

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