Brexit, the economy and financial markets

Jun 28, 2016

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.

The magnitude of the impact on markets and economies is open to debate. The likely rol

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Market Commentary – March 2016

Mar 15, 2016

Market Commentary – March 2016

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 price of commoditie

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Market Commentary – December 2015

Dec 15, 2015

Market Commentary – December 2015

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

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Market Commentary – September 2015

Sep 15, 2015

Market Commentary – September 2015

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

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Market Commentary

Jul 15, 2015

The S&P ASX200 has fallen 8.8% since the beginning of the quarter. September quarter was incredibly volatile with the S&P ASX200 falling 800 points or 14% from its high in early August. Market volatility can only be described as extreme with daily movements of 1% or more the norm rather than the exception. The major financial issues impacting the Australi

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Market Commentary

Mar 15, 2015

The Australian Sharemarket rose strongly in the March quarter. The S&P ASX200 closed at 5,891. The strong performance was driven by the continued search for yield. Magnified by a 0.25% pa cut in the Reserve Banks interest rate and market expectations of further interest rate cuts. Creating fear in the fixed interest market as deposits mature with investors lo

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Market Commentary

Dec 15, 2014

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.

Australia

  • The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate at 2.50% pa for

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Market Commentary

Sep 15, 2014

The Australian Sharemarket performance has been negative this quarter with the S&P ASX200 closing at 5,292, down approximately 2% however, the gross amount is a fall of about 6.5% in the month of September.

Australia

  • The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cas

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Market Commentary

Jun 15, 2014

The Australian market performance has been flat this quarter with the S&P ASX200 closing at 5,395, notwithstanding individual stocks within the index have experienced significant volatility.

Australia

  • The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate at 2.50% pa for the quarter stating current policy stance was likely to be appropr

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Market Commentary

Mar 15, 2014

Market volatility persisted into the March quarter and the Australian sharemarket closed slightly higher with the S&P ASX 200 increasing to 5,394.83. However, price movement of companies in the market continues to be very volatile.

Australia

  • The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate at 2.50% pa for the quarter, stating “i

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