In the August 2019 edition of the Market Update: Central banks have engaged in a policy reversal in response to weaker economic growth and the uncertainties associated with the US-China trade conflict. US inflation has inched higher, but core CPI measures and sluggish wages growth still … [Read more...]

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Senior Economist, reviews events in markets during August. He discusses: The trade war between China and the US has intensified with Trump increasing tariffs – causing global share markets to fall 2% The June quarter economic activity data, saw Germany and … [Read more...]

In the July 2019 edition of the Market Update: Softer US inflation and PMI figures have dimmed the growth outlook, although further labour market tightening may avert a Fed rate cut for the time being. The trade situation remains the key issue for the global economy, with uncertainty … [Read more...]

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Senior Economist, and Sinead Rafferty, Portfolio Specialist, review events in markets during June. He discusses: The reason for strong performing global markets after May American and European Central Bank indicated they were prepared to cut interest rates … [Read more...]

In the June 2019 edition of the Market Update: The US-China trade dispute has raised fears of potential long-term damage to the global economy US fed officials concern of a cycle of low inflation expectations Europe is battling low inflation, with trade fears as a tense Europe-wide … [Read more...]