IMF raises growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects an improved outlook for the global economy, but warns major economies to keep their interest rates low while budgets are being repaired. The IMF said global activity strengthened during the second half of 2013, and is expected to ... Read more
Federal Government confirms its super and tax plans
The Coalition Government has confirmed its position on a range of previously announced super and tax issues, as part of its mid-year economic and fiscal outlook. To help you understand how this may affect you, we’ve summed up the key highlights below. Super Guarantee increase to be deferred ... Read more
China leaders vow ‘deep reforms’
Dow Jones China's leaders endorsed a broad policy platform that called for a "decisive" role for markets and greater rights for its vast rural population, even as it reasserted Beijing's grip on the world's second-largest economy. The lengthy communique released at the end of ... Read more
Get set for a Greek default By Michael Collins, Investment Commentator at Fidelity January 2013 An event looms over the global economy that many Greeks, policymakers worldwide and investors see as almost inevitable. That event is a Greek default. People think a default is coming ... Read more
The Fiscal Cliff
Clime Investment Management has reviewed this year’s major concerns and has analyzed how deep or enduring they actually are in the article below:- 1. The US Fiscal Cliff With about 30 days to go before the legislated tax cuts and spending end, this unresolved issue should be hitting the “red ... Read more