This month, Brian reviews events in markets during July. He discusses: How Australia's market had a very strong month, while world share markets delivered mixed performance Why economic news from the US and recent data from China are positive, but Europe's recovery remains very … [Read more...]

In this article, Brian Parker looks at why geopolitical risks are front of mind for many investors right now. News headlines and television coverage are truly frightening. In particular, hopes that the Arab spring would lead to a flowering of secular democracy across the Middle East, which were … [Read more...]

In this article, Kajanga Kulatunga looks at why, until very recently, investors have relied on bonds as a solid source of income; why these factors aren‟t likely to deliver in the next three years; and what the options are for bond investors. You can read the full Investment Insight 2014 … [Read more...]

The July 2014 report, MLC’s scenario insights & portfolio positioning, states: “We continue to invest in extraordinary times. Rising financial markets give us the impression of a return to normality, but we have seen before that this can be illusory.” At Godfrey Pembroke we put investors … [Read more...]

This month, Brian reviews events in markets during June.  He discusses: why central banks’ actions remain critical for financial markets how monetary policy generally remains very loose, with very low interest rates creating a positive environment for share markets whether Australia’s … [Read more...]