After months of negotiations, China and the US are on the brink of an all-out trade war. On Friday, the US unveiled a list of $50bn in Chinese goods to target with 25% tariffs, pledging more duties if China retaliated…
Interest rates remain on hold
Housing market drops for first time in 6 years
'Quitaly' spooking the markets
Is An 'Itexit' Really On The Cards?
Interest Rates Remain On Hold
Royal Commission Fallout
Rates on Hold at 1.5%
What Happens In A Trade War? (VIDEO)
Labor Backflips on Tax Grab
RIP Stephen Hawking
Shortsighted Tax Proposals
Why All The Share Market Volatility?
Share Pullback: 7 Reasons Not To Be Too Concerned
The pullback in shares seen over the last week or two has seen much coverage and generated much concern. This is understandable given the rapid falls in share markets seen on some days. From their highs to their recent lows, US and Japanese shares have fallen 10%, Eurozone shares have fallen 8%, Chinese shares have fallen 9% and Australian shares have lost 6%. This note looks at the issues for investors and puts the falls into context...
Sharemarkets sell-off, finally...
Interest rates unchanged
Time for a share market correction?
Industry Super Funds On Notice...
2018: A List of Lists
Although 2017 saw the usual worry list – around President Trump, elections in Europe, China, North Korea and Australian property – it was good for investors. Balanced super funds had returns around 10%, which is pretty good given inflation was around 2%. This year has started favourably but volatility may pick up as geopolitical threats loom a little larger and US inflation rises. This note provides a summary of key insights on the global investment outlook in simple dot point form...
