We are in unprecedented times where Central Banks globally are artificially inflating asset bubbles to stop significant debt levels from impacting markets and working at keeping the whole system afloat. Given zero interest rates and very low inflation, the US Federal Reserve will continue its asset ... Read more
Archives for August 2020
Three reasons why the coronavirus crisis might fix Australia’s housing affordability crisis—by Dr. Shane Oliver, Chief Economist for AMP Capital
A very interesting read on the prospects of the Australian Property Market post Covid-19 by Dr. Shane Oliver. Please click the link below to read. Three reasons why the coronavirus crisis might fix Australia's housing affordability crisis ... Read more
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
Number 2020-18 Date 4 August 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 contraction as ... Read more
How Covid-19 Pandemic plays out in Equity Markets—Michael Karagianis, JANA
Michael Karagianis, senior consultant at JANA, says that investors should batten down the hatches and prepare for further volatility during the COVID-19 recovery. Five months ago, share markets were roaring ahead, reaching new highs on 19 February just as COVID-19 had started moving beyond China. ... Read more