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Messy sell-off in government bonds
Global equity markets were higher in February, with the MSCI World Index (in local currency) climbing 2.7% over the month. In Australia, the cyclical and value heavy ASX200 rose...
A little bit bubbly
Global equity markets had a mixed start to 2021. After continuing the post US election equity market lift-off for most of January, news of a ‘short squeeze’ on heavily shorted US...
Equity lift-off
Global equity markets experienced lift-off in November. Promising vaccine trial results and a benign US election outcome led to improved sentiment and expectations of economic...
Equity market seesaw
Global equity markets have seesawed in the past two months. The Covid 2nd wave and US election uncertainty are influencing the investor outlook.
Hanging on stimulus
The debate between US Congress and the White House over a further stimulus package and how this is influencing markets.
Market correction: concern or opportunity?
A number of risks remain prevalent but there is also cause for optimism. We weigh up the factors that are dividing market opinions.
Targeting higher inflation
In an important shift, the US Federal Reserve changed revised its inflation target meaning that policy rates will stay lower for longer.
Negative real rates drive inflation assets
Enduring negative real rates and fiscal stimulus may encourage inflation. The best performing assets will be those that are inflation protected.
Three global themes accelerated by COVID-19
One characteristic of the current crisis is the acceleration of many trends that were already underway.