Highlights: Equities traded in a relative tight range in August but finished modestly higher. Crude oil prices recovered 7.5% on talks of possible production freezes from OPEC and non-OPEC countries when they meet in late September. China economic data was a little softer with declines in industrial production and retail sales growth. US economic data…

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Senior Economist and Porfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during August. He discusses: August featuring only mild gains for global shares how positive and improved US economic activity has “strengthened” the case for increasing US interest rates China’s economic activity showing signs of stabilising, and Australian shares slipping by 1.6%…

At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent. The global economy is continuing to grow, at a lower than average pace. Several advanced economies have recorded improved conditions over the past year, but conditions have become more difficult for a number of emerging market economies. Actions…

Highlights; Following the sell-off in equities after the UK’s Brexit decision, equities staged a strong recovery in July, helped by expectations of more central bank stimulus measures in the major economies. Crude oil prices fell 14% on renewed concerns about oversupply. China economic data continued to show that the government stimulus measures are supporting the…

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Senior Economist and Porfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during July. He discusses: July’s surprisingly strong global share gains the global share markets being supported by better than expected US corporate profit reports and global economic data how Japan’s share market rebounded in July given hope from both budget and…

Highlights: After strong rises in equity prices off the lows in February, developed market equities were weaker in June, following the decision by voters in the UK to elect to leave the European Union (“Brexit”). Gold prices rose 9% in June and crude oil prices were a little lower during the month. China economic data…

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Senior Economist and Porfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during June. He discusses: how Britain’s decision to leave the European Union generated considerable turbulence in markets as well as European politics some share markets recovering their balance in the final week of June following soothing comments from Britain’s central bank…

At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.75 per cent. The global economy is continuing to grow, at a lower than average pace. Several advanced economies have recorded improved conditions over the past year, but conditions have become more difficult for a number of emerging market economies. China’s…

Highlights; The recovery in equity and commodity prices from February lows continued into May with the third straight month of equity and commodity price rises. Oil prices continued to move higher, up another 7% in May. Iron ore prices gave back their recent gains with a 24% decline over the month. US economic data was…