In the July 2014 edition of Market Update: Continued improvement in US economic growth following a revised down Q1 GDP of -2.9%. European economic data impacted by the Iraq civil war crisis. Chinese economy stabilising, with manufacturing data at a six month high. Australian economic data … [Read more...]

In the June 2014 edition of Market Update: US GDP growth paused in the March quarter, but indicators point to a strong bounce back in the June quarter. NAB has changed its interest rate call and now expects that we’re at the bottom of the interest rate cycle. Partial economic indicators … [Read more...]

This month, Brian reviews events in markets during May. He discusses: How monetary policy generally remains very loose, despite the US Federal Reserve’s "tapering"; Why there's plenty of money still searching for higher returns, creating a positive environment for financial markets; Why the … [Read more...]

In the May 2014 edition of Market Update: Global growth has returned to around its long-term trend. US showing positive signs of economic recovery from the weaker weather related first quarter. Eurozone business expansion is improving and nearing a 3 year peak. China responds to slower … [Read more...]