While it may seem like the US Election has been dragged out for longer than anyone can remember, it can be said that the race is at last heading into its (relatively) final stages, with a 3-month sprint to the oval office ending on the 8th of November. The candidates of the respective parties are … [Read more...] about Race to the White House
The Brexit Debate
The Budget and Superannuation
As the 2016 federal election approaches, one predominant factor that will have a large say in swaying voters is the federal budget recently announced on Tuesday the 3rd of May. Deemed by many as unsurprising and somewhat conservative, Treasurer Scott Morrison’s budget has been criticised … [Read more...] about The Budget and Superannuation
Emissions, Economic Growth, and Energy Sources
Contrary to what history has shown, the world has proven that economic growth and carbon emissions are able to be dissociated, with the global economy taking the first true steps towards developing the sustainable model for global growth that is becoming increasingly necessary. There are signs that … [Read more...] about Emissions, Economic Growth, and Energy Sources
Can He TURN the Market BULL?
Amidst yet another raid on the Prime Minister’s office with Malcolm Turnbull emerging victorious, the country is presented with a fresh crop of promises and the image of a brighter tomorrow under the new government. Safe to say, the Australian public have every right to be sceptical of the words … [Read more...] about Can He TURN the Market BULL?
Current Market Volatility
The past few weeks has seen a significant amount of market volatility. The initial drivers of the recent correction we have experienced have been due to the Greek debt negotiations and the Chinese stock market collapse. These Chinese stock market concerns have then spread to concerns over the … [Read more...] about Current Market Volatility
Signs of a Slowdown
This article discusses the dangers of Quantitative Easing (QE) for the global economy at this fragile time. It's an interesting read and poses the not so good side of these money printing programs.Click here … [Read more...] about Signs of a Slowdown
Where are we in the cycle now? I think we may have to wait and see…..
Market commentators have been struggling with the question of the future of growth asset performance based on the strong results that have been achieved since the global financial crisis ended with the 2009 lows.Since then AMP Capital reports that global shares are up 159% and Australian shares are … [Read more...] about Where are we in the cycle now? I think we may have to wait and see…..