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and triggering (another) correction in the share markets...

Key points

• The trade war between the US and China is escalating, posing a rising threat to global growth.
• Although we remain of the view that a deal will be reached, the risk has increased.

Here are practical key points for you to consider.

...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. 

Happy end of financial year! Bill Bracey of Sydney Financial Planning provides an economic update for the new financial year (July 2019).

Key points

• Shares are at risk of a short-term correction or consolidation, but investment markets should provide solid returns this year on the back of continuing economic recovery and low interest rates.

We look at a few statistics on what has happened with the economy so far and insights into what's to come.

What does it mean for the bear market in shares?

and what it means for you?

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.

Is the global economic recovery on track?

Yes. We anticipate global growth around 5.5% this year on the back of reopening sustained by vaccines, fiscal stimulus, easy money and pent-up demand as evident in double digit household saving rates. Global business conditions are strong.

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.

Three reasons why Australia may come through this period of global misery better than most countries.

Mainstream and financial media keep presenting us daily with the ever-present worry list surrounding investment markets that relates to economic activity, profits, interest rates, politics, etc. Or by the perennial predictions of an imminent crash.

Key points

• Share markets have fallen sharply over the last week or so on the back of coronavirus concerns.

but it could have been much worse...

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.