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...]

In the November 2016 edition of the Market Update: In October equity and bond markets were both a little weaker as investors worried about higher US interest rates and the outcome of the US elections. Crude oil prices were about 3% weaker as oil producer nations failed to agree to production … [Read more...]

The October 2016 report, MLC’s scenario insights & portfolio positioning, states: “Apparently oblivious to mounting evidence to the contrary, policy makers are persisting with the notion that if they can get interest rates low enough it will encourage consumers to spend and companies to … [Read more...]

In the October 2016 edition of the Market Update: In September equity and bond markets were dominated by investor concerns around the timing of the next US interest rate hike. Crude oil prices rose 8% on talks from producer countries of possible cuts to oil production levels. Chinese … [Read more...]

In the September 2016 edition of the Market Update: Equities traded in a relative tight range in August but finished modestly higher Crude oil prices recovered 7.5% on talks of possible production freezes from OPEC and non-OPEC countries when they meet in late September China economic … [Read more...]