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Wrapping up 2024 – How did we go?As 2024 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on the year that was in agricultural debt and how our predictions stacked up. With optimism building for 2025, we remain “long”...
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October 2024 updateThe more things change, the more they stay the same. Volatility has been high in markets but not much has really changed.
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In the News – What comes next for the international almond scene?Foundation Agri Finance and PGIM Real Estate explored the dynamics at play in the US and Australian almond industry during a recent breakfast held at the 2024 Australian Almond Conference.
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Inverted yield curve: Opportunities in long-term fixed interest ratesSince late 2023, Australia's interest rate yield curve has been inverted, with long-term interest rates cheaper than short-term rates.
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August 2024 updateJust as one swallow does not make a summer, one data release does not make a market. Aristotle’s sage advice was missing when markets went into a tailspin over the...
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A glass half full or half empty? Outlook for Australian Farmland in 2H 2024We see a mixed outlook in rural property for the rest of the 2024 as a two-speed market emerges.
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June 2024 updateThe Foundation team has been busy visiting farmers across NSW, VIC and SA. Most farmers are sitting in the ‘cautiously optimistic’ camp and focusing on ‘where to from here’. We...
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In the News – Long-term debt reduces riskUS based global asset management business, PGIM Real Estate, has extended its agriculture finance platform into Australia offering long term, fixed rate financing alternatives to the farm sector's conventional lending...
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In the News – US lending giant tempts local borrowers with fixed ag rate dealsUS based global asset management business, PGIM Real Estate, has extended its agriculture finance platform into Australia offering long term, fixed rate financing alternatives to the farm sector's conventional lending...
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March 2024 updateFrom ‘higher for longer’ to ‘slower to lower.’ The catch cry might be different, but the sentiment is the same. Interest rates are peaking but decreases keep getting kicked down...
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January 2024 updateWe maintain our view that interest rates will remain higher for longer given many inflationary drivers remaining.
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What’s in store for agricultural finance in 2024We look forward at the key themes in agricultural finance for 2024 and how farmers can position for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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Wrapping up 2023 (Almost!)As we close in on holidays, we wanted to reflect on our first three months of operation.
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The case for long-term fixed-rate loansAustralian farmers have not been able to access long-term fixed-rate loans, unlike farmers in the United States where borrowers can access fixed-rate loans for up to 25-30 years.
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