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Market Commentary – December 2019
Market CommentaryThe ASX200 index closed 4 points lower at 6,684 in a relatively settled quarter. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the official interest rates in October to 0.75% pa. The Chief Economists at the major banks are predicting another…
Market Commentary – September 2019
Market CommentaryMarket Commentary – September 2019 The ASX200 index closed 1% higher at 6,688 in a volatile quarter. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the official interest rate for a third time in recent months. Official interest rates are…
Market Commentary – June 2019
Market CommentaryThe ASX200 index continued its rally a further 7% over the June quarter closing at 6,619. The sharemarket is now approaching the all-time high set back in October 2007. The Australian Liberal Party won the May federal election which according…
Market Commentary – March 2019
Market CommentaryThe ASX200 index bounced back 9% over the March quarter closing at 6,181. The sharemarket has largely recouped falls from the December quarter on news the US-China trade wars have been paused. Though the economic and political landscape remains largely unchanged with the Brexit deadline extended and China’s growth slowing. The Australian sharemarket ran higher ignoring the background of International and domestic concerns. Locally the main concern continues to be the fall in Australian property values such that The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is now predicted to cut interest at least once before January 2020. The Australian economy remains resilient with low unemployment and inflation although growth has moderated in recent months.
Market Commentary – December 2018
Market CommentaryThe ASX200 index recorded a negative 9% this quarter closing at 5,646. This was the largest quarterly fall since September 2011. The DOW suffered the largest single month fall in December since 1931. The falls have derived from International events including trade war tremors, slowing growth in China and ongoing machinations of Brexit in Europe.
FirstWrap Investment Strategy – December 2018 Update
Market Commentary[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Market Commentary – December 2018 The ASX200 index recorded a negative 9% this quarter closing at 5,646. The falls have derived from International events including trade war tremors, slowing growth in China and ongoing machinations of Brexit in Europe. Notwithstanding…
Market Commentary – September 2018
Market Commentary[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ASX200 index closed flat for the quarter up 0.2% in the to close 6,207. Australia’s economic outlook continues to improve with growth expected to be above trend estimates for the prior 12 months. The housing market continues a gradual…
FirstWrap Investment Strategy – FY18 Review
Fund ManagerThe managed funds that make up the Limberg Asset Management Investment strategies have performed well over 3 month, 1 year and 3 year times.
Market Commentary – June 2018
Market Commentary[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ASX200 index rose 7.6% in a strong quarter to close at 6,195. Australia’s economic outlook continues to improve with growth expected to continue on-trend this year. The housing market cycle has peaked with both Sydney and Melbourne prices easing…
Market Commentary – March 2018
Market Commentary[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ASX200 index fell 5.0% in a volatile quarter to close at 5,752. Australia’s economic outlook continues to improve with growth expected to continue on-trend this year. Though the housing market cycle appears to have peaked with both Sydney and…
Market Commentary – December 2017
Market Commentary[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ASX200 index completed a strong quarter raising 6.7% to close at 6,065. The RBA’s economic outlook continues to improve with growth expected to continue on-trend this year. The mining sector is expected to weaken further for some time to…
Market Commentary – September 2017
Market Commentary[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Market Commentary – September 2017 The ASX200 index continues to trade in a sideways holding pattern falling 0.7% to 5,681 for the quarter. Banking stocks continue to be subdued whereas material stocks like BHP and RIO have performed strongly balancing…