The world began 2020 much as it ended in 2019. There was growing optimism in the global economy with expectations that the US and China had ‘buried the hatchet’ on... read more →
The third quarter of 2014 saw markets continue to recover from their early weakness at the beginning of the year, despite a flat start in July. North American and Asia... read more →
The Australian dollar has been accused of inflicting all sorts of economic ills as it traded above US$1 for most of the past three years. People would be forgiven then... read more →
We take a look at major developed economies and their economic growth and economic outlook for you to consider for your investment strategy. US Key considerations for fixed income investing... read more →
Since February 2013, Google has significantly outperformed Apple and the S&P500 index, with Google up 46.4 per cent while Apple has risen only 13.3 per cent and the S&P500 index... read more →
Australian growth The Australian economy remains in very good shape, both in the context of its own historical performance and when compared to other developed economies. Very few developed nations... read more →
Global growth slowed in 2013 but there are signs that growth could rebound in 2014, led by the developed economies of the US and Europe. However, it is not clear... read more →
China’s new leaders, President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang, seem determined to rein in China’s investment boom to prevent a speculative bubble and to strike a better balance between... read more →
The global economy won't improve until speculation gives way to long-term investment We thought it interesting to read the following article by Alan Kohler. Four years on from the... read more →
This month in review provided by Lonsec shows that the Economic indicators that were released in January 2012 were mixed. With total employment falling by 29,300. Read the economic... read more →