Economic outlook

Economic outlook

The countries that participate in the OECD include the USA, Australia, France, Germany and the UK amongst other developed economies. There are economic indicators for these countries that are designed to show us things such as the likely path of economic growth. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Composite Leading Indicator is one such measure. Pleasingly, this indicator has returned to the high levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Investment options in retirement explained

Getting the balance right between a safe spending rate and having enough income to enjoy retirement takes some careful planning. Investing for a reasonable return is one approach to helping your savings go the distance.

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Market volatility and how it is affecting your super

Market volatility and how it is affecting your super

In recent weeks, investment markets around the world have continued to experience significant volatility as investors try to assess the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – an event that no-one anticipated for 2020. If your super is invested in the Australian and/or international share markets, it’s likely you would have been affected by this.

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