In unprecedented times, market volatility and the news headlines that follow can often be a cause of concern for members – particularly when it comes to superannuation.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has forced economists to become students of virology.
Read MoreA global economic recovery remains underway as indicated by The JP_Morgan Global Composite PMI which rose 5 points to 52.1 in September.
Read MoreSharemarkets are the most volatile they’ve been in the past 20 years. Increased uncertainty, fear, forced and panic selling, as well as reduced liquidity, are all contributing factors to currently elevated levels of volatility.
Read MoreThe world began 2020 much as it ended in 2019. There was growing optimism in the global economy with expectations that the US and China had ‘buried the hatchet’ on trade disputes and the United Kingdom (UK) would be exiting the European Union (EU) in a less disruptive fashion. This optimism lasted until February.
Read MoreThe trade war between the United States (US) and China continued during the September 2019 quarter as the US imposed new tariffs on goods imported from China.
Read MoreThis author isn’t a regular visitor to Burger King. I’m not sure I’ve been into one in this millennium, but I’m hoping to go soon! The reason? Burger King has announced the roll out of its new “Impossible Whopper”.
Read MoreInternational shares swung between strength and weakness owing to ongoing trade tensions between the US and its trading partners, particularly China.
Read MoreLooking forward, the Australian Dollar faces downside risks given Australia’s lower interest rates, lower economic growth and large foreign debt, a stronger US and possible rollover in China-linked commodity prices.
Read MoreThe US business cycle continues to expand. Employment is growing, economic growth is moderate, and share and real estate prices are rising.
Read MoreInvesting and sports can be similar in that good performance can be driven by a handful of superstar shares or players.
Read MoreThe June quarter saw a battle between geo-politics and economics. The quarter was characterised by healthy gains across the US markets, a tepid performance for the European bourses and strong rises across Asia, with the exception of China’s Shanghai Composite Index.
Read MoreAn improving outlook for global growth and corporate earnings, along with improving business and corporate sentiment has pushed shares higher in 2017.
Read MoreLast year, 2016, will be remembered for its political upsets – Brexit, the rise of populism in Europe, and the election of Donald Trump – but also the year that we stopped talking about deflation, yields on government bonds rose and investor spirits were reignited. Because of this, there is a new equation for investors; one where better growth plus a bit more inflation adds up to a change in approach to fixed income and the share market.
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