Australian Unity Pro-D Investment Funds – Monthly Fund Updates for May 2025
In May, global share markets posted strong gains as trade tensions between the U.S. and China eased. President Trump and Chinese officials agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs, with both sides signaling progress toward a broader trade agreement. Trump also announced a new trade deal with the UK, while separately doubling tariffs on steel and aluminium imports starting in June. Despite a credit rating downgrade by Moody’s, U.S. markets remained resilient, buoyed by lower-than-expected inflation and the House’s narrow approval of Trump’s expansive “Big Beautiful Bill,” which included tax cuts and increased military spending.
Geopolitical tensions flared briefly between India and Pakistan before a ceasefire was reached. In Australia, a decisive Labor election win, a rate cut by the RBA, and strong employment data supported market optimism. Australian shares rose 4.2%, A-REITs gained 4.9%, and global equities climbed 6.0%. Currency-unhedged investors saw slightly lower returns due to a stronger AUD. Bond yields rose modestly in both the U.S. and Australia, slightly dampening bond index performance.
Below are the links to the Fund Updates for the Pro-D Funds as at 31st May 2025.
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