Insights
Financial Market
Commentary and analysis on financial market movements.
27 December 2019/Market Update
Review of 2019, outlook for 2020 – the beat goes on
2019 delivered solid returns despite slowing growth and trade wars. Here’s what to expect heading into 2020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 November 2016/Market Update
54.2 million worries – five ways to help manage the noise
Despite a long list of investor worries, five practical ways to manage the noise and stay focused on long-term investment strategy.
23 September 2016/Financial Advice
What’s Really Going on in the World Economically
…Without the Bullshit The Global Financial World has had a lot going on over recent years. Ever since the Global Financial Crisis, interest in the economic situation has peaked among the general public, although it is…
8 April 2016/Financial Advice
Zen of a market crash
Market corrections , market dips, bear markets….. who loves them? Not many…but what if I told you that maybe you should…? Actually, they’re never called any of the above. They’re always called a crash.











