3 Minute Economic Summary – January 2017
- January provided a mixed bag of results for financial markets, with strong economic data in Europe and the US, in addition to heightened geopolitical risks an
By Adam Camac | |- January provided a mixed bag of results for financial markets, with strong economic data in Europe and the US, in addition to heightened geopolitical risks an
By Adam Camac | |• Australian shares rebounded solidly in November (2.3%) after a disappointing October. Strong commodity price gains for coal, iron ore and oil propelled Ener
By Adam Hurwood | |Assets tests and the aged pension: do new rules affect you? If you need to live in residential aged care it's likely you will need to pay aged care fees to cove
By Adam Hurwood | |- Following on from November, Australian shares continued its rally with broad gains (+3%) across the sectors on the back of stronger iron ore and oil prices, a
By Adam Camac | |• The lead up to the US Presidential election was a key focus area for investors during October, along with central bank policies. Most asset classes declined
By Adam Hurwood | |Expectations from BT Investment Management The election of Donald Trump to the presidency creates a great deal of uncertainty over both the economic and policy
By Adam Hurwood | |Being made redundant can be a shock. Even if you are prepared, it is common to have feelings of fear about the unknown. How will you survive financially? Will y
By Adam Hurwood | |• In contrast to the benign market conditions in July and August, September saw a return to market volatility. • In Australia, the RBA left offici
By Adam Hurwood | |Investing in the share market can be daunting – particularly in difficult times, when share markets see-saw from one day to the next. When is the best time to
By Adam Hurwood | |• After an extended period of market volatility, August provided investors some calm as market movements remained minimal. • In Australia, the RBA announced
By Adam Hurwood | |• Share markets had a remarkably strong month, with the ASX 200 up 6% as investors anticipated a major global policy response to address risks from Brexit. A
By Adam Hurwood | |• The S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index finished the June Quarter down -2.45% after a roller-coaster period. After rising strongly in April, May and early Ju
By Adam Hurwood | |Prue's 75-year-old father is mentally alert but has a rare degenerative disease which requires round-the-clock physical care. No longer able to care for him una
By Adam Hurwood | |• April proved to be a positive month for investors with both equity and bond markets moving higher in AUD terms. • In Australia, the major economic news w
By Adam Hurwood | |After-tax super contributions and end of financial year considerations Non-concessional contributions are those contributions that are made with after tax mone
By Adam Hurwood | |Every year around this time, a window of opportunity opens to help maximise your end of financial year tax strategies. So what are some of the strategies you mi
By Adam Hurwood | |“Lower for longer” has been a common theme running through interest rate markets for the past few years. So how should investors be positioning their portfo
By Adam Hurwood | |Janik began his career by studying at Griffith University as, at the time, it was the only university with a dedicated financial planning degree. He graduated w
By Adam Hurwood | |Financial Planning If you travel, especially overseas, you know the importance of travel insurance - lost luggage anyone? And if you have a car or motorbi
By Adam Hurwood | |Given the financial demands of everyday life, planning your retirement may be a relatively low priority. You may also think that you have plenty of time to plan
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