Economics

Small business relief on loans...

Small business relief on loans...

Australian banks will defer loan repayments for small businesses affected by COVID-19 for six months, starting Monday…

Emergency interest rate cut (and much more)...

Emergency interest rate cut (and much more)...

Today, the Reserve Bank of Australia unveiled a stimulus package of measures to “support jobs, incomes and businesses through this difficult period and they will also assist the Australian economy in the recovery.” Read on…

2018-19: A rough ride, but ok in the end...

2018-19: A rough ride, but ok in the end...

The past financial year saw a roller coaster ride for investors. Share markets plunged into Christmas only to rebound over the last six months. This note reviews the last financial year and takes a look at the investment outlook for 2019-20…

Don't fight the Fed, ECB, RBA...

Don't fight the Fed, ECB, RBA...

The Federal Reserve (Fed) and the European Central Bank are now looking to reduce interest rates, and here in Australia, we’re possibly looking at another two cuts as the RBA attempts to shore up the local economy. So how should investors respond?