Economy

Stay up to date with insights into the global and local Australian economy.

General Econonic Outlook

Is coronavirus driving a recession, depression

Is coronavirus driving a recession, depression or an economic hit like no other?

(Reading time: 5 - 10 minutes)

What does it mean for the bear market in shares?

Key points

    • Global share markets have fallen into a bear market, but whether this turns out to be long or short depends on how long the hit to the economy from coronavirus lasts.
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.

Coronavirus & Financial Markets Melt Down.

Coronavirus and Financial Markets Melt Down. What to do?

(Reading time: 2 - 4 minutes)

After being a Financial Planner for over 30 year and being an avid investor for over 45 years. I thought I’d seen it all.

2020 sees a plunge in shares

2020 sees a plunge in shares – seven things investors need to keep in mind

(Reading time: 6 - 11 minutes)

Key points

  • Share markets have fallen sharply over the last week or so on the back of coronavirus concerns.
2019 in review, outlook for 2020

2019 in review, outlook for 2020

(Reading time: 6 - 12 minutes)

Key points

  • 2019 saw growth slow, recession fears increase and the US trade wars ramp up, but solid investment returns as monetary policy eased, bond yields fell and demand for unlisted assets remained strong.
Will Australia go into a recession? heres 9 reasons why not.

Will Australia go into a recession? here's 9 reasons why not.

(Reading time: 5 - 9 minutes)

Key points

  • Australian growth is likely to remain weak over the next year. Expect further monetary & fiscal stimulus.