April was a harsh month for financial markets. High inflation, aggressive rhetoric from the US Federal Reserve Bank, the Ukraine war and COVID lockdowns in China, all combined to sour investor sentiment.
In a turbulent month for global markets, Australia’s geographic distance from Ukraine, combined with our role as a commodity exporter, helped our equity market to outperform and the A$/US$ to rally.
Markets React to Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Despite ongoing COVID waves, equities had another stellar year.
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Markets continue to grapple with the good news of recovering economies, the bad news of rising inflation risks and the ever-present threat of COVID-19.
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The potential impact of COVID-19 on economic activity continues to be a concern for markets, but inflation has also become an issue.
Being stuck at home in endless COVID-19 lockdowns has given many people time to think about their financial future. If you are engaging with your Super for the first time in a while, here are 3 things to consider to ensure you make the most if it.
COVID-19 continued to spread around the world, leading to further slowing of economic activity, disruptions to global supply chains, and pockets of inflationary pressures.
August is reporting season and, in addition to finding out how companies are performing in these challenging times, investors may also find themselves on the receiving end of an unexpected special dividend or an off-market share buy-back.
The latest consumer confidence research from ANZ-Roy Morgan shows 25% of Australian families are better off now than this time last year.
Some key readings of economic activity in June were lower than in previous months, leading markets to revisit the “peak growth theme”.
Global investors have been grappling with the trade-off between the benefits of stronger global growth for corporate profits and the potential impact to bond yields and values from higher inflation that might flow from the stronger growth.
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Global investors have been grappling with the trade-off between the benefits of stronger global growth for corporate profits and the potential impact to bond yields and values from higher inflation that might flow from the stronger growth.
Among the lingering effects will be the financial upheaval many people have experienced, some for the first time. Whether brought about by unexpected career change, the fluctuating value of assets, or delayed retirement or estate planning, the resulting fear and uncertainty is real.
March saw further good news about the pace of global economic recovery, with the OECD revising up its forecasts for global growth.
March saw further good news about the pace of global economic recovery, with the OECD revising up its forecasts for global growth.
February 2021 saw further improvement in the Australian economy, with higher employment and stronger business conditions and consumer confidence.
January 2021 saw further improvement in the Australian economy, with higher employment and stronger business conditions and consumer confidence.
From a global pandemic that is still around, US presidential elections and aggressive moves from China, to government support, rallying markets and Covid vaccines; a year that started innocently enough turned into one for the history books.
The global financial markets rallied hard in response to an uncontested US presidential election result, successful Covid-19 vaccines, and support from central banks. This marked the end of a rollercoaster 2020 and indicated the start to a more settled 2021.
The big question for 2023 is how much damage has been done to economic growth by the higher interest rates designed to tame inflation?
Markets were in a more buoyant mood in November, hoping the worst of the interest rate hikes may be over.
Financial markets respite from previous months on hopes that central banks may slow the pace of interest rate increases
Ongoing strength in the US economy, including higher than expected inflation, led the Federal Reserve to adopt a more aggressive stance on interest rates.
The rally enjoyed by financial markets in July came to an abrupt halt in August, with the key driver the outlook for US interest rates.
After the turmoil of previous months, markets took a more positive tone in July with both bonds and equities posting solid gains.
A combination of strong growth, abundant liquidity, supply chain blockages, and the Ukraine war triggered the biggest resurgence of inflation since the early 1980’s.
May was a volatile month for global financial markets as investors continued to grapple with the array of risks confronting them.
