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Dec 2023: Quarterly Market Commentary & Investment Outlook.
Market commentary and investment outlook Equity markets staged a recovery in the fourth quarter of 2023 as bond yields fell, and investors become increasingly encouraged by signs...
Return of the Soft Landing: December 23
During the fourth quarter of 2023, prevailing market themes revolved around the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) notable dovish pivot as signs emerged that the aggressive tightening...
Yields Down, Stocks Up? November 23
Global and domestic equities staged a rally in the month of November following a meaningful October fall. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 5.03% in November and is now up 4.81% YTD. ...
Another Rate Hike for Australia? October 23
Global and domestic equities continued to fall in the month of October before rebounding in November, historically the strongest month for stocks since 1950. The S&P/ASX200...
The September Effect: September 23
The ninth month of the year is historically the worst for stocks, with the S&P 500 averaging a 1.1% decline since 1928 according to Dow Jones Market Data, and this September...
Aussie Dollar Slumps on China Woes: August 23
August once again lives up to its dismal reputation for stocks as both domestic and global equity markets finished lower, with a final rally towards the backend of the month that...
Downside Surprise for Inflation: July 23
The June quarter CPI figures surprised investors to the downside, with annual inflation now slowing to 6.0%, while unemployment remained at a record low of 3.5%. Australian...
Market Rally Broadens on Hopes of a Soft Landing: June 23
There has been much discussion that a handful of mega-cap tech companies have driven the year-to-date rally in equities. In particular, those that stand to benefit from an...
US Debt Concerns and AI-Driven Rally: May 23
Equity markets posted mixed results in May as concerns regarding the US debt ceiling offset AI-driven optimism in certain pockets of the market. The MSCI World Index finished the...