How Hard Has the Iran Crisis Hit Super Funds?
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of the Iran crisis on Australian super funds and retirement savings amidst market volatility.
Global markets have been rocked by the escalating conflict between the US, Israel and Iran — and Australians are starting to feel it in their super balances. After one of the worst months since 2022, many investors are nervously checking their accounts and wondering how much damage has been done. On this week’s episode, pensions reporter Amy Bainbridge breaks down what the volatility means for your retirement savings, why funds are urging members not to panic, and what history tells us about riding out market shocks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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