Market Update October 2013 Last month global economic data continued to show signs of improvement, with Europe, Japan and China in particular continuing to gain traction. In the US, the property sector showed further signs of recovery, while consumer confidence fell slightly following the uncertainties in Syria. On the home front, the Liberal National Party formed the new Federal Government, … Read More
Market Update October 2012
Market Update October 2012 The global outlook returned mixed results last month, with the US continuing to show signs of growth, while China’s growth position weakened. In Europe, although markets started to show signs of a slow recovery, the European Central Bank (ECB) knows there is still work to be done before market and consumer confidence returns. To further support … Read More
Market Update October 2011
Market Update October 2011 This edition of Market Update looks at the developments with the European debt issues and the fiscal measures being implemented in the US to help their economy. This includes the US Federal Reserve (FED) announcing “Operation Twist” and President Obama’s plan – the American Jobs Act. Other key points from this edition include: Manufacturing sector growth … Read More