Market updates

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: Geopolitics and macroeconomics remain captive of the Iran war and restricted crude oil supplies Inflation, due to higher oil prices, is not falling as quickly as many would like Expectations of higher inflation is keeping

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: Australian interest rates may be moving lower. Inflation pressures are easing across much of the Australian economy. Australia’s labour market remains relatively resilient. US Federal Reserve commentary contributes to market volatility. We hope you find

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: Oil prices returning to normal despite a shaky end to the Iran conflict. Australian inflation remains elevated, partly due to higher oil prices, but appears to be coming under control. Australian growth remains sluggish, weighed

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: US shares again make new highs despite the Iran war. Inflation in Australia eases a little, unemployment increases but the RBA raises by 0.25% again.  US employment remains resilient. Oil prices off highs but remain

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: Ceasefire talks drag on, but Wall Street has rebounded strongly The RBA increased the cash rate to 4.35%, the third increase so far this year Inflation spikes as oil prices jump Consumer confidence has fallen

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: US-Iran war destabilises markets but not as much as expected The US Fed kept its interest rate on hold in March RBA raised interest rates again Higher fuel prices likely to be inflationary in the

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: US Supreme Court rules Trumps reciprocal Tariffs not legal RBA raises interest rates on strong inflation data US growth slows in the December quarter Iran situation destabilising markets, oil prices rise We hope you find

On Saturday 28 February simmering tensions in the Middle east escalated with coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. The attacks included the targeting of key military infrastructure, nuclear related sites and leadership figures including clerical leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed in the action. In response, Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: Trump’s action in Venezuela and approach on Greenland is destabilising US jobs and consumer confidence remain weak Technology and Artificial Intelligence business exhibit share price volatility on lofty valuations RBA reacts to persistent inflation above

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: Data delays from US Govt shutdown frustrate central banks on interest rates Increasing prospect of divergent interest rate policy between Australia and the US Australian jobs weaken into year end Equity markets look to start