Instead of trying to speculate when the market will turn around, I think investors would be better off focusing on changes in interest rates. After all, history teaches us that changes in interest rates, and the extent to which rates rise beyond consensus estimates, are a major determinant of price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios and, therefore, sharemarket returns.

Given the considerable volatility of markets this year it is no surprise investors are seeking to derive income from areas not correlated to traditional asset classes, namely equities and bonds.

This week, the Reserve Bank of Australia increased the Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.85 per cent and provided insight to the boards discussions surrounding future decisions.

With stock markets – and most share prices – well off their highs, there’s plenty of historical data to suggest that now is an excellent time to invest. That’s because bull markets always follow bear markets.

  In this week’s video insight IMDEX’s (ASX: IMD) CEO Paul House joined Dominic Rose to discuss the businesses recent first quarter FY23 result. The result showed stronger revenue growth than the market was expecting despite all the macro doom and gloom. Paul House also discusses the businesses shifting business model and new products.