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Global Economy

Insights on international economic trends and their impact closer to home.

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.
5 useful charts on investing
12 May 2022/Investing

5 useful charts on investing in times of uncertainty like the present

Five key investment charts to help investors stay focused during times of market uncertainty.
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.
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.
8 key learnings from 2020
21 October 2020/Market Update

8 key learnings from 2020

Mainstream and financial media keep presenting us daily with the ever-present worry list surrounding investment markets that relates to economic activity, profits, interest rates, politics, etc. Or by the perennial…
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.
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.
World Economy
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…