In the December 2016 edition of the Market Update: In November equity markets were boosted by Donald Trump’s election victory as investors bet that his policies will be better for business and likely to lead to stronger US economic growth. Oil prices rose 5.5% to US$49.41 per barrel (WTI) … [Read more...]
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2016 December Monthly Economic update
In this update, Bob Cunneen, Porfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during November. He discusses: How US shares and bond yields surged higher given President-elect Donald Trump's promises of corporate tax cuts and infrastructure spending The solid gains recorded by global shares, … [Read more...]