In the August 2016 edition of the Market Update: Following the sell-off in equities after the UK’s Brexit decision, equities staged a strong recovery in July, helped by expectations of more central bank stimulus measures in the major economies. Crude oil prices fell 14% on renewed concerns … [Read more...]

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Porfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during July. He discusses: July’s surprisingly strong global share gains The global share markets being supported by better than expected US corporate profit reports and global economic data How Japan’s share … [Read more...]

The year to 30 June 2016 was in many ways an extraordinary year with a range of both positive and negative influences at play. Regrettably for investors, the financial year concluded just as it started with considerable uncertainty and market volatility.  In our latest update, John Owen, Portfolio … [Read more...]

In the July 2016 edition of the Market Update: After strong rises in equity prices off the lows in February, developed market equities were weaker in June, follow the decision by voters in the UK to elect to leave the European Union (“Brexit”). Gold prices rose 9% in June and crude oil … [Read more...]

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Porfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during June. He discusses: How Britain's decision to leave the European Union generated considerable turbulence in markets as well as European politics Some share markets recovering their balance in the final week … [Read more...]

In the June 2016 edition of the Market Update: The recovery in equity and commodity prices from February lows continued into May with the third straight month of equity and commodity price rises. Oil prices continued to move higher, up another 7% in May. Iron ore prices gave back their … [Read more...]

In this update, Bob Cunneen reviews events in markets during May. He discusses: the Australian share market being a solid performer China's economic data softening the strong share price gains in the final week of May given solid US and European economic data, and how the emerging … [Read more...]

In the May 2016 edition of the Market Update: The recovery in equity and commodity prices continued in April, helped by reasonable economic data and commentary from central banks that implied interest rates would remain lower for longer. Oil prices continued to move higher, up another 20% in … [Read more...]

This month, John Owen reviews events in markets during April. He discusses: Australia’s share market performing very well, outperforming its global peers How the improvement in global economic data in April partly mitigated investors’ recent concerns The fall in consumer prices recorded … [Read more...]