In the February 2020 edition of the Market Update: Markets enjoyed a reprieve from the US-China trade war, although the issue is expected to remain live as we near the US presidential election in November. Geopolitical tensions gave way to the outbreak of the coronavirus, resulting in travel … [Read more...]

In the January 2020 edition of the Market Update: Both the US and China are optimistic that a ‘phase one’ trade deal will be reached, but subsequent negotiations will likely prove more difficult. The devastation from the Australian bushfires will have a significant impact on economic growth … [Read more...]

In the December 2019 edition of the Market Update: Markets have reacted favourably to the prospect of ‘phase one’ of the trade deal between US and China At the time of writing, the UK was heading to the polls with surveys showing a Conservative lead. As we now know, Boris Johnson’s … [Read more...]

In the November 2019 edition of the Market Update: In the US, trade-exposed sectors are suffering due to trade conflict, but the consumer sector appears to be holding up well Economic activity in the eurozone weakened in the September quarter The UK parliament agreed to a general election … [Read more...]

In the October 2019 edition of the Market Update: The US is at risk of a recession, however, inflation remains above target and wages are expected to rise The global downturn in manufacturing is deepening Boris Johnson remains hamstrung by UK parliament and will continue negotiating the … [Read more...]