“So, is this market shake-up a warning sign, or a golden opportunity?” asked Dale Gillham at Wealth Within. “If history has taught us anything, it’s that when fear takes hold, smart money isn’t far behind.”

Wealth Within chief analyst Dale Gilham said while CPI has been falling for the past two years and now seems to be stabilising in the target range, risks still remain. “The challenge is that prices for goods and services are not falling, they are just not rising as fast as they were,” said Gilham. “Also, unemployment is still fairly low. That said, I think one or two rates cuts in 2025 is warranted in order ease the pain with regards to the cost of living.”

According to Dale Gillham, is Australia ready to seize the spoils of a global trade war or risk getting caught in the crossfire? The ongoing tariff battle between the US and China is reshaping the global economy, and Australia is right in the thick of it. From energy and agriculture to mining and currency markets, the stakes have never been higher. 

Perhaps the biggest question of all is the casino itself and the hundreds of jobs it provides. The rise of online gambling and tougher laws on high rollers has affected Star's casinos. But Wealth Within chief analyst Dale Gillham said some investors still saw opportunity in the company. He said any government help would be a "delicate balancing act" because star was the jewel in the crown of the city's infrastructure.

NSW's casino regulator says it is in "regular contact" with Star Entertainment as the gaming operator teeters on the brink of financial collapse. Wealth Within chief analyst Dale Gillham said that , despite the turmoil at Star, some investors still saw opportunity in the company. Star's shares are down more than 95 per cent from their all-time high and have plummeted 37 per cent so far this year. They closed steady at 12c on Friday. Mr Gillham said a recent 5.5 per cent stake purchase by Macau-based investor Wang Xingchun had sparked speculation about his motives. "The key question now is whether this move represents a calculated be on Star's recovery or simply a short-term opporutnitistic play." Mr Gillham said.