In the June 2021 edition of the Market Update: Markets extended gains for the month as accommodative monetary and fiscal policies continued to support markets. US employment disappointed as non-farm payrolls came in below expectations despite a fall in the unemployment rate. Economic data … [Read more...]

In the May 2021 edition of the Market Update: Investors extended expectations of accommodative monetary and fiscal policies following signs of a slowdown in the US recovery. US President Biden is believed to be setting a new vaccination goal to have the first dose delivered to 70% of adults … [Read more...]

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Senior Economist, reviews events in markets during April. He discusses: why global shares delivered a strong 3.7% positive return for April, how the global economy is performing, why Australian shares delivered a 3.7% gain, and how the Australian economy … [Read more...]

The April 2021 report, MLC’s scenario insights & portfolio positioning states: Al Clark, Head of Investments, and Ben McCaw, Senior Portfolio Manager, explain MLC's assessment of the current market environment, pandemic scenarios that may play out, and how MLC multi-asset portfolios are … [Read more...]

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Senior Economist, reviews events in markets during March. He discusses: why global shares delivered a strong 3.5% positive return for March, how the global economy is performing, why Australian shares delivered a solid 2.3% gain, and how the Australian … [Read more...]

In the April 2021 edition of the Market Update: The vaccine rollout and vast sums of fiscal and monetary support are helping to accelerate economic growth and restore confidence. Global trade was disrupted when a giant container ship became lodged in the Suez Canal; Lloyd’s List estimated … [Read more...]

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Senior Economist, reviews events in markets during February. He discusses: Global share markets delivered a 1.4% return in February The number of global daily infection cases has decreased significantly, from 700,000 weekly to around 350,000 weekly … [Read more...]

In the March 2021 edition of the Market Update: Economic data confirms a sufficiently V-shaped recovery, but growth has not been even across regions and downside risks remain. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan is set to move through congress and includes a third stimulus payment of … [Read more...]