Market insights Aaron Lewis, Research Analyst, Macquarie A slowing Chinese economy and angst over a possible US interest rate rise Economic and market highlights Economics Despite the recent turmoil in financial markets, the US outlook for ... Read more
Archives for September 2015
Think you don’t need handwriting in the modern world? You may want to think again
By Natasha Christian Handwriting, in particular cursive, enables people to retain knowledge at a higher level. Photo: AP Think you don’t need handwriting in a modern world? You may want to think twice about ditching the pen and paper. An Australian brain expert has found there are plenty ... Read more
If the Fed hikes, will markets panic? —Business Spectator
By Adam Carr Not that it’s a fait-accompli or anything, but how would markets react if the Fed hikes this week? In contrast to market fears, history suggests that the price action may not involve what many have come to regard as the stock standard reaction. That is, bonds and equities ... Read more