In the January 2017 edition of the Market Update: In December global equity markets continued to make new highs as investors factored in stronger economic growth and higher corporate earnings in the United States following the US election in November. Oil prices rose 8.7% to US$53.75 per … [Read more...]

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Porfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during December. He discusses: The major themes, which continued to be Trump's promises of corporate tax cuts and infrastructure spending, as well as political risks in Europe How global shares made strong gains … [Read more...]

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 this update, Bob Cunneen, Porfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during November. He discusses: How US shares and bond yields surged higher given President-elect Donald Trump's promises of corporate tax cuts and infrastructure spending The solid gains recorded by global shares, … [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...]