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Recession & volatile world markets
13 September 2023/Market Update

Volatile world markets

Feeling seasick from market volatility? Here’s context on what’s happening and what typically comes next.
Five charts on investing to keep in mind in rough times like now
18 April 2023/Market Update

Five charts on investing to keep in mind in rough times like now

Five key investment charts to keep in mind during periods of market stress and uncertainty.
2022 review & 2023 outlook
28 September 2022/Market Update

SFP Insights – 2022 review & 2023 outlook

2022 was a tough year for investors. Here’s our review and what we expect heading into 2023.
Volatility = premium returns
28 September 2022/Market Update

Shares sliding again – what’s driving it and is there any light at the end of the tunnel?

Share markets are back under pressure. Here’s what’s driving it and whether there’s light at the end of the tunnel.
SFP Investment Outlook Q&A - February 2022
16 February 2022/Market Update

SFP investment outlook Q&A – February 2022

Inflation will slow but remain elevated. Here’s our Q&A on the investment outlook for 2022 and what it means for your portfolio.
2022 macro investment outlook
22 January 2022/Market Update

Macro investment update – January 2022

2021 delivered strong returns but 2022 is likely more volatile. Here’s what to watch and what to expect.
Correction time? Shares get the wobblies
22 September 2021/Market Update

Correction time? Shares get the wobblies – seven things investors need to keep in mind.

Share markets have hit the wobbles on growth concerns, central bank tapering and Evergrande fears. Seven things investors should keep in mind.
April 2021 Market Update
21 April 2021/Market Update

SFP market update and commentary – April 2021 – your questions answered

Your key investment questions answered — from the global recovery and vaccines to inflation, rates and Bitcoin.
7 key charts for investors to watch in 2021
2 February 2021/Market Update

Seven key charts for investors to watch regarding the global economy and investment markets this year

Shares face short-term correction risk but should deliver solid returns this year. Seven key charts to guide investors.
2021 road to recovery
19 December 2020/Market Update

Review of 2020 and the 2021 road to recovery

2020 was dominated by the pandemic but shares held up. Here’s the outlook for 2021 as vaccines and stimulus drive recovery.
COVID-19 and the Australian economy
14 October 2020/Market Update

The long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the Australian economy

As Australia continues to weather the COVID storm, it’s easy to only focus on the present.
4 August 2020/Market Update

August Economic Update 2020

We look at a few statistics on what has happened with the economy so far and insights into what’s to come.