In the January 2016 edition of the Market Update: Global equity markets correct in December – although Australia was a strong performer Oil prices continue to weaken China stock market volatility, and weaker economic data, creates deflationary fears US economic data continues to point to … [Read more...]

This month, John Owen reviews events in markets during December. He discusses: Share markets concluding the year on a subdued note, with most recording negative returns in December How monetary policy remained an important influence on markets, particularly the uncertainty over the timing of a … [Read more...]

In this article, John Owen, Portfolio Specialist, reviews what’s happened in investment markets this year and how our portfolios are positioned for 2016. You can read the full Investment Insight 2015 December here. by John Owen Portfolio Specialist MLC … [Read more...]

In the December 2015 edition of the Market Update: Global equity markets performances diverge significantly in November – Europe and Japan strong performers China economic data shows further signs of stabilisation US economic data continues to provide clear signs of an improving economy US … [Read more...]

John Owen, Portfolio Specialist, discusses easing global share market returns, developments in China and how MLC’s portfolios are positioned. In the latest update, John reviews events in markets during November. He discusses: How after recording strong gains in October, share market returns … [Read more...]

The call for global policy makers to take action on climate change is large and growing, and next week Paris will host the 21st Conference of the Parties. This is an annual meeting of all countries which want to take action for the climate. The upcoming conference will seek to achieve a legally … [Read more...]

In the November 2015 edition of the Market Update: Global equity markets staged a sharp recovery through October China cut interest rates for the sixth time in 12 months US economic data remains positive US Federal Reserve provides clarity on interest rate increases The ECB considering … [Read more...]

This month, John Owen, Portfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during October. He discusses: How share markets performed strongly in October, going some way to recovering the losses of the previous two months; The reassuring comments and action by central banks to ease monetary policy … [Read more...]

MLC’s scenario insights & portfolio positioning report, October 2015, states: “The September quarter market gyrations reflected conflicting data flows about when the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will start raising rates, how weak the Chinese economy is and what is going to happen to oil … [Read more...]