This month Brian discusses: how world share markets, supported by monetary policy stimulus, have produced strong returns how global share prices are still running ahead of corporate earnings why the actions of central banks continue to be a key influence on markets, and why the US' budget … [Read more...]

In the latest update, Ben reviews events in markets during September. The topics he discusses include: why the move upwards in global sharemarkets masks growing uncertainty about views on the global economy how in Australia lower interest rates are improving consumer confidence and … [Read more...]

This latest update, Ben reviews events in markets during August 2013. Among the topics discussed are: why global shares and bonds fell over the month, while Australian shares moved upwards what's causing weakness in some emerging markets how high prices for bonds and shares create … [Read more...]

In this latest update, Ben reviews events in markets during July 2013. Among the topics discussed are: why both shares and bonds rose over during the month what factors kept the Australian dollar moving downwards how there are signs of recovery in the US, Europe and Japan and what the … [Read more...]