In the April 2014 edition of Market Update: Growth is set to continue, despite weather impacting activity in the northern hemisphere. Europe continues to show tentative signs of recovery, albeit from a rather low base. China’s 7.5% growth target is unchanged, though reform remains the top … [Read more...]

In the March 2014 edition of Market Update: Business confidence remained steady in January US GDP fell slightly in the December quarter RBA leaves cash rate steady at 3.00% at March meeting There’s more commentary, plus our usual tables with all the key market data on Shares, Interest … [Read more...]

In the February 2014 edition of Market Update: Australian business confidence improved in December China’s growth accelerates for the first time in two years RBA leaves cash rate steady at 3.00% at February meeting There’s more commentary, plus our usual tables with all the key market … [Read more...]

The over-arching statement this quarter, remains the same.  The January 2014 report, MLC’s scenario insights & portfolio positioning, states: "Maintaining a clear perspective on the underlying investment environment can be challenging when investor sentiment is subject to frequent … [Read more...]

In the December 2013 edition of Market Update: Global economies continue to gain traction – expecting more synchronised global growth in 2014 RBA remains on an easing bias – lower Interest rate environment in Australia set to continue through 2014 Australian residential housing shows further … [Read more...]