Market Update

Latest market updates and commentary.

General Market Update

Federal Government Stimulus Package announced

Further Federal Government Stimulus Package announced

(Reading time: 6 - 12 minutes)

On 22 March 2020 the Government announced a further package of measures designed to stimulate the economy and assist individuals and businesses with mitigating the negative economic impacts associated with the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Fed and Market Turmoil

The Fed and Market Turmoil

(Reading time: 5 - 10 minutes)

...the Fed turns a bit dovish but not enough (yet)

Key points

  • The Fed has raised interest rates for the ninth time since first raising rates this cycle three years ago, taking the Fed Funds rate from a range of 2-2.25% to 2.25-2.5% reflecting ongoing confidence in US growth.