The Australian market has proven very resilient despite the political turmoil over the last 12 months. With the S&P ASX 200 shrugging off the election of Donald Trump to achieve a 4.6% increase for the quarter. Market conditions continue to be fractious, but not without opportunities. The ASX 20
The S&P ASX 200 has risen 3% with volatility continuing throughout the quarter. Since August 2015 the market continues to fluctuate in a tight sideways channel. Market conditions are proving difficult but not without opportunities. With the top 20 shares in the ASX 200 continuing to face significant
On Thursday 23 June, Britain voted to ‘Leave’ the European Union (EU) 52 – 48 per cent. But the debate about the implications for economies and financial markets is just beginning.
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The S&P ASX 200 has fallen 4% in another volatile quarter. The market fell heavily from the New Year high with the ASX 200 falling 8% in January and recovering slowly in February and March. The major financial themes impacting the Australian market continue to be:
The S&P ASX 200 increased 5.5% over the quarter. The volatility continued into December with the ASX 200 trading up to 5,400 points, with daily movements of 1% or more persisting. The major financial themes impacting the Australian market are the continuing decline of commodity prices, Chinese eco
The S&P ASX 200 has fallen 8% since the beginning of the quarter. The September quarter was incredibly volatile with the S&P ASX 200 falling approximately 700 points or 13% from its high in early August. Market volatility can only be described as extreme with daily movements of 1% or more the
The Australian Sharemarket was extremely volatile during the December quarter, resembling a rusty old saw blade. The S&P ASX200 increased marginally over the quarter to close at 5,411.