Fight the flight
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We all know the old saying ‘buy low, sell high’ – right?
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Embracing the fear
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Sharemarkets 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 MoreEconomic outlook
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The 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.
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The 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 MoreImpossible Whoppers and Impossible Valuation
/This 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”.
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Economic outlook
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International shares swung between strength and weakness owing to ongoing trade tensions between the US and its trading partners, particularly China.
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Looking 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.
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The US business cycle continues to expand. Employment is growing, economic growth is moderate, and share and real estate prices are rising.
Read MoreWhat do market benchmarks measure?
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Investing and sports can be similar in that good performance can be driven by a handful of superstar shares or players.
Read MoreMarket update
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The 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 MoreMarket update
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An improving outlook for global growth and corporate earnings, along with improving business and corporate sentiment has pushed shares higher in 2017.
Read More2017 market outlook
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Last 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.
Read MoreBalancing portfolios in an unbalanced world
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Investors are constantly challenged to navigate through uncertainty. In the near-to medium term, asset markets are keenly focused on the path of monetary policy and the potential headwinds that a reversal of unprecedented monetary easing could bring.
Read MoreBeyond Brexit
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Brexit triggered volatility in markets, including a sharp depreciation of the British pound and dramatic falls in the share prices of British and European banks. However, we believe the probability of a major global systemic risk event due to Brexit is low in the short term.
Read MoreTime to reconsider emerging markets?
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After a prolonged period of market volatility, the news from emerging markets has taken on a more positive tone since the start of 2016.
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