In the July 2020 edition of the Market Update: Since the initial outbreak, COVID-19 has spread to over 210 countries, and estimates indicate it could trim global economic growth by between 3.0% to 6.0% in 2020. Cyclical indicators including PMIs and unemployment rates remain weak but are … [Read more...]

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Porfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during June. He discusses: Global share markets returned a solid 2.9% gain in June, due to strong performances in the Chinese and European share markets Wall street made a 2% gain Acceleration in the virus … [Read more...]

In the June 2020 edition of the Market Update: Key economies are attempting to avoid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, but the World Health Organisation warned it continues to spread rapidly in some regions. Liquidity conditions remain favourable as central banks and governments continue to … [Read more...]

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Porfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during May. He discusses: Global shares performed a strong 4% gain in May India, Iran and South America are still seeing a high acceleration of virus cases Surprisingly, the Australian share market made a … [Read more...]

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Porfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during April. He discusses: There are encouraging stabilisation measures in place – the central banks have lowered interest rates, accelerated their assets purchases and also lending to banks Global share markets … [Read more...]