In this update, Bob Cunneen, Senior Economist, reviews events in markets during March. He discusses: why global shares delivered a strong 3.5% positive return for March, how the global economy is performing, why Australian shares delivered a solid 2.3% gain, and how the Australian … [Read more...]

In the April 2021 edition of the Market Update: The vaccine rollout and vast sums of fiscal and monetary support are helping to accelerate economic growth and restore confidence. Global trade was disrupted when a giant container ship became lodged in the Suez Canal; Lloyd’s List estimated … [Read more...]

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Senior Economist, reviews events in markets during February. He discusses: Global share markets delivered a 1.4% return in February The number of global daily infection cases has decreased significantly, from 700,000 weekly to around 350,000 weekly … [Read more...]

In the March 2021 edition of the Market Update: Economic data confirms a sufficiently V-shaped recovery, but growth has not been even across regions and downside risks remain. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan is set to move through congress and includes a third stimulus payment of … [Read more...]