The virus is raising its ugly head again in China and continuing to spread its claws around the world. China, pressured now not only in the South China Seas but also at its borders with India, is becoming increasingly hostile with its neighbours as well as trading partners, asserting both its ... Read more
Archives for June 2020
Market Update – By Aziz Meherali
Markets have continued to rally and the US S&P index has just turned positive for 2020 by 0.05%. This is due to the backdrop of a much smaller unemployment number than what was anticipated printing at just under 14% as opposed to the expected 19% figure in the US as initially touted when the ... Read more
Healthy Habits To Improve Your Wellbeing
We all have behavioral habits — actions that we take every day. Whether it’s brushing your teeth, drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning or a mid-afternoon sweet snack, your daily actions can contribute to your overall health and well being. A habit can be broken down into three ... Read more
The Housing Market and COVID-19 – By David Agius
With the social and financial impacts of the COVID 19 outbreak being felt throughout the Australian community, a lot of questions are being asked what will be the effects on the residential property market. With headlines forecasting property prices could fall by 50%, it was interesting to read ... Read more
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision—2 June 2020
At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the current policy settings, including the targets for the cash rate and the yield on 3-year Australian Government bonds of 25 basis points. The global economy is experiencing a severe downturn as countries seek to contain the coronavirus. ... Read more