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Archives for March 2017
Why Robert Shiller is worried about the “Trump Rally”. —Bloomberg News
Please click on the link below to read this article from Bloomberg by Renowned economist Robert Shiller, on the recent "Trump Rally". https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-14/as-trump-charms-wall-street-robert-shiller-gets-dot-com-deja-vu ... Read more
The Australian housing market – what are the key issues? —By Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist of AMP Capital
15 March 2017 Key points The Sydney and Melbourne property markets have hotted up again and high house prices and household debt leave Australia vulnerable. But a property crash remains unlikely. Expect average home prices to fall 5-10% once an interest rate tightening cycle gets ... Read more
The Eurozone – will they or won’t they break up? And what are the implications for investors? —Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP Capital
08 March 2017 Key points Elections in the Netherlands, France, Germany, possibly Italy and another Catalonian referendum will keep Eurozone break up risks in the headlines this year. However, while the risks are significant – particularly in Italy and France - there are good ... Read more
The Australian economy and profits – seven reasons to be upbeat —Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist for AMP Capital
02 March 2017 Key points A rebound in the economy in the December quarter confirms that Australia is continuing to avoid recession. There are seven reasons to be upbeat about the Australian outlook: thanks to a more flexible economy Australia is on track to take out the ... Read more
Market Insights — Patrick Hodgens – Head of Equities, Macquarie Investment Management
Should you time the stock market? Market insights The recent ‘Trump rally’ demonstrated just how challenging equity market timing can be. Few investors predicted a Trump victory. Of those who did, even less predicted the subsequent equity market ... Read more
Trump’s Speech to the US Congress
Updated 0223 GMT (1023 HKT) March 1, 2017 PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP'S ADDRESS TO A JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and Citizens of America: Tonight, as we mark the ... Read more