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Economic Outlook

Commentary on where the economy is headed and what it means for you.

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.
Australia the lucky country
12 May 2020/Financial Advice

The lucky country…

Three reasons why Australia is better placed than most countries to come through this period of global economic misery.
Federal Government Stimulus Package 2020
23 March 2020/Market Update

Further Federal Government stimulus package announced

On 22 March 2020 the Government announced a further package of measures designed to stimulate the economy and assist individuals and businesses with mitigating the negative economic impacts associated with the…
Why recession in Australia is unlikely
8 September 2019/Market Update

Nine reasons why recession remains unlikely in Australia

Australian growth is weak but nine factors suggest a recession remains unlikely. Here’s what to watch.
Escalating US-China trade war
7 August 2019/Market Update

Escalating US-China trade war

The US-China trade war is escalating and poses a rising threat to global growth. Here’s what it means for investors.
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.