In the latest update, Brian reviews events in markets during August. He discusses: how global share markets have continued to deliver decent returns, despite the uncertain geopolitical environment why the actions of central banks continue to be a key factor driving markets whether … [Read more...]

This month, Brian reviews events in markets during July. He discusses: How Australia's market had a very strong month, while world share markets delivered mixed performance Why economic news from the US and recent data from China are positive, but Europe's recovery remains very … [Read more...]

This month, Brian reviews events in markets during June.  He discusses: why central banks’ actions remain critical for financial markets how monetary policy generally remains very loose, with very low interest rates creating a positive environment for share markets whether Australia’s … [Read more...]

This month, Brian reviews events in markets during May. He discusses: How monetary policy generally remains very loose, despite the US Federal Reserve’s "tapering"; Why there's plenty of money still searching for higher returns, creating a positive environment for financial markets; Why the … [Read more...]

This month, Ben reviews events in markets during April.  He discusses: why simmering political tensions in the Ukraine had little impact on the market how market estimates of US companies’ annual earnings growth have been wound back due to slowing growth in profit margins, and how MLC’s … [Read more...]