Australian Unity Pro-D Investment Funds – Monthly Fund Updates for February 2025
In February 2025, global financial markets faced a challenging environment marked by several key developments. The U.S. Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 4.50% for the second consecutive month, following a series of rate cuts that began in September 2024. This decision reflects the Fed's cautious approach amid mixed economic signals, including slower growth projections and persistent inflationary pressures.
Additionally, the U.S. economy saw a weaker-than-expected job creation report and the implementation of new tariffs, which contributed to market volatility. In Australia, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the cash rate on Feb 18th 2025, by 25 basis points to 4.15%, responding to ongoing inflation concerns and a tight labour market
Australian shares experienced a decline of -3.8%, while A-REITs fell by -6.1%. Global share markets also faced headwinds, with a -0.9% return for the month. Despite these challenges, certain sectors, such as global listed infrastructure, showed resilience, and fixed interest exposures benefited from falling bond yields. Overall, the market conditions in February 2025 highlight the complexities and uncertainties that fund managers must navigate in the current economic landscape.
Below are the links to the Fund Updates for the Pro-D Funds as at 28th February 2025.
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