Tina Teng

Major stock market indices have become highly favoured instruments among asset classes for Australian traders in recent years. These instruments are especially popular among macrotraders due to their close correlations with macroeconomic dynamics.

Australia is a typical commodity-exporting country, particularly for its abundant minerals. Therefore, commodities stand out as one of the best asset classes that

European consumer stocks may continue to benefit from China's policy support, which has bolstered consumer spending during the country's National Day Golden Week holiday.

A diverse range of investment accounts is available for Australian investors, tailored to your investment goals to individual circumstances, such as risk tolerance, expectations for investment returns, and preferred investment terms. But there is one golden rule: Always invest with your spare money as all investments come with risks. This means your investment funds should be your disposable income after you take care of day-to-day living expenses. Now, let's navigate the best types of investments that Aussie investors can consider.

Coles' share price has fallen more than 8% since 18 September, when it approached an all-time high above A$19. Regulatory issues have been a key factor in triggering this sell-off, with Australia's second-largest supermarket chain coming under scrutiny from lawmakers over allegedly misleading consumers with fake discounts. However, Coles' shares have stabilised somewhat since the company reported better-than-expected sales for the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year at the end of October. Could this provide a potential buying opportunity, making its stock a bargain?

Woodside Energy's (ASX: WDS) share price has been in a downtrend, sliding 21% due to slumping oil prices this year. The ASX 200 energy stock has a history of tracing the oil market movement, while also being influenced by the business growth prospects.

The services proposed by SpaceX may include encryption for telephone and internet communications used by the Italian government and military. The deal has been under review since mid-2023 but has faced opposition from local telecommunication providers.

This week, the market focus will be on inflation data from major economies, particularly in the United States. Additionally, China is set to release its GDP growth for the final quarter, gauging its economic trajectory.View on euronews