In the January 2016 edition of the Market Update:
- Global equity markets correct in December – although Australia was a strong performer
- Oil prices continue to weaken
- China stock market volatility, and weaker economic data, creates deflationary fears
- US economic data continues to point to an improved recovery
- US Federal Reserve commenced the process of normalisation of interest rates in December
- Eurozone economic activity continues to improve
- Australian non-mining economic sector continues to recover
There’s more commentary, plus our usual tables with all the key market data on Shares, Interest Rates and Property in the linked document below.