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General Econonic Outlook

11 July 2019/Market Update

Happy New Financial Year 2019!

Bill Bracey provides a video economic update for the new financial year, covering markets, property and interest rates.
SFP - 2018 Federal Budget Review
2 April 2019/Market Update

2019 Federal Budget announces a $7.1 Billion suplus in next financial year

The 2019-20 Federal Budget promise… This evening the government has stuck to its plan for building a stronger Australian economy, headlined by announcing a $7.1 Billion surplus next financial year. Below is a link to…
Australia slides into a “per capita recession
20 March 2019/Market Update

Australia slides into a “per capita recession”

Australian growth has slowed to a per capita recession. Here’s what it means for unemployment, inflation and the RBA’s next move.
Macro investment outlook - 2019
22 January 2019/Market Update

2019 – a list of lists regarding the macro investment outlook

Despite continued volatility, 2019 is likely to be better for diversified investors than 2018. Here’s our list of lists on the outlook.
2017-2018 Economy
30 July 2018/Market Update

2017-18 saw strong returns for diversified investors

2017-18 delivered strong returns for diversified investors, but it was a tale of two halves. Here’s what the last financial year taught us.
Australian Priorities
1 July 2018/Market Update

Australians reveal their priority goals

Most Australians indicate their biggest life goal is a financial one, but many admit failing to plan is a roadblock. Increased household debt, record-high property prices and the aftermath of the global financial crisis…
SFP - 2018 Federal Budget Review
9 May 2018/Market Update

SFP – 2018 Federal Budget Review

What does the 2018-19 Federal Budget mean to the majority of our clients? Watch the following video for a summary of proposed changes in Federal Budget 2018-19 by Sydney Financial Planning’s CEO Bill Bracey.
The Australian Economy
12 March 2018/Market Update

The Australian economy – five reasons growth will continue

The Australian economy is growing but below potential. Here are five reasons why growth is likely to continue.
Higher global inflation
11 March 2018/Market Update

Higher global inflation and higher bond yields

Rising global inflation and bond yields are shifting — here’s what it means for shares and property.
Financial Market 2017-2018
29 January 2018/Market Update

Review of 2017, outlook for 2018

2017 was a strong year for investors. Here’s what to expect in 2018 as volatility rises and the sweet spot continues.
Australian House Prices
1 November 2017/Market Update

Will Australian House Prices Crash?

Five reasons why calls for an Australian property crash are more complicated than they suggest.
Market update
13 July 2017/Market Update

From goldilocks to taper tantrum 2.0

Central banks are edging toward tighter policy, causing market volatility. Three reasons investors shouldn’t be fussed.