• LinkedIn
Godfrey Pembroke
(08) 8456 9020 Get in touch
  • Home
  • About us
    • Our team
    • About Godfrey Pembroke
    • Our philosophy
    • How we work with you
  • Client experience
    • Our clients
    • Testimonials
    • Financial Services Guide
  • Active advice
    • Our fees
    • Trust and transparency
  • Our specialisations
  • Resources
    • Useful Links
  • News
    • Monthly Market Update
    • Monthly Economic Update by MLC
    • Investment Insights
    • MLC Scenario Insights & Portfolio Positioning
    • Federal Budget
  • Contact
Godfrey Pembroke Heading Image

2017 April edition of Godfrey Pembroke Monthly Market Update

April 23, 2017 by Anthony Joseph Brosnan

In the April 2017 edition of the Market Update:

  • In March, global equity markets were quite mixed. US shares and bonds traded sideways as Donald Trump’s promise to repeal of the Affordable Care Act failed to gain congressional support, which has called into question whether his other policies, such as tax reform, can also be approved.
  • On equity markets the Dow Jones Industrial Average equity index fell 0.6% in the US over the month while shares in Europe rose 3.5% and Australian shares returned 3.3%.
  • US consumer sentiment indicators rose to their highest levels in 16 years and business surveys have also remained at high levels reflecting optimism about future growth.
  • Chinese activity indicators suggest that economic conditions continue to improve and the economy is being supported by robust global demand.
  • Australian economic data softened a little in the past month with a fall in retail sales and a rise in unemployment as well as softer business conditions. However, the economy continues to perform relatively well, supported by higher commodity prices and strong housing construction activity.

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.

Read the April 2017 GPL Market Update here.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Monthly Market Update

Contact Our Office

Level 9, BDO Centre
420 King William Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000

(08) 8456 9020


Click here for a map of parking and transport options around our office.

About Us

Financial advice specialists Success brings new opportunities, but it also creates new challenges. As your financial situation becomes more complex, you need sophisticated strategies to make the most … Read More

Our services

Aged care planning SMSF’s and retirement planning Cashflow management Portfolio structuring and tax management Estate … Read More

  • Advice warning
  • Legal notice
  • Complaint resolution
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap

Copyright © 2025 First Principles Financial Planning .
Wordpress Website by The DMA

  • LinkedIn

First Principles Financial Planning are authorised Representatives of Godfrey Pembroke Group Pty Ltd (Godfrey Pembroke), ABN 38 078 629 973, Australian Financial Services Licensee 245451.

Godfrey Pembroke Godfrey Pembroke