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Market Update

Sydney Financial Planning’s latest look at the markets

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
54.2 million worries
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.