2021 was a strong year for the Australian sharemarket. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index rose from 6587.1 to close the year at 7444.6, a gain of 13.0%. When dividends are included, the return topped 17.2%.

Bitcoin has had a rough start to the year and rising interest rates could make it a rougher ride for those who have taken a punt on the creme de la creme of crypto currencies.

Your car isn’t saving you as much tax as you thought, in fact, you’re paying tax on it that arguably shouldn’t exist!

Nabtrade investors aren’t on holidays just yet, so what are they buying?

Why nabtrade investors are buying the dip in the blue chips.

Inflation will trend down next year – that’s my call and I’m sticking to it!

Omicron may only result in mild cases and let’s get back to where we started from.

Next year I plan to create an investing club and threw the idea out in my morning money spot with Ben Fordham on 2GB. It’s time Aussies got smart about money.

As the year’s end looms, let’s take a look at what our economic story looks like right now. And then I’ll make some forecasts for next year.

A flat day on Thursday has rounded out a strong week for the ASX200, with the index up over 2% over 5 days.

One of the more interesting aspects of the current stock market boom has been the relative outperformance of small and mid-cap stocks.

Claire Aitchison of Independent Investment Research provides comprehensive research coverage and commentary for listed managed investments. Here is the latest update.