In the August 2021 edition of the Monthly Market Update: The Australian share market reached all-time highs in July, with the S&P/ASX 200 gaining 1.1% for the month. US employment surprised again as non-farm payrolls came in well above expectations, coupled with a falling unemployment … [Read more...]

In the July 2021 edition of the Monthly Market Update: The Australian share market finished the fiscal year with its best performance since inception, with the market gaining 23.9% over the past 12 months (on a capital return basis beating even the 23.7% seen in FY 2007). US employment … [Read more...]

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 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...]