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Market and Economic Commentary – 28 May 2014
Commentary & Opinion, Economic Market
Favourable news out of China last week helped stop the selloff in global markets and push the S&P500 to close above 1900 for the first time in its history. Even the NASDAQ, which was sold off by around 10% at the beginning of the year, has rallied significantly during the past week.
Investing, not speculating
Commentary & Opinion, Investing Market
In this week's video insight, Roger Montgomery revisits the fundamentals of value investing.
Are investors turning a blind eye to positive indicators?
Commentary & Opinion, Economic Market
Despite a wave of positive numbers – GDP, employment, interest rates, equity markets – investors seem reluctant to pull themselves out of their current state of pessimism. We’re not sure why.
What volatility? Markets shrug off global issues
Commentary & Opinion, Economic Market
Despite the latest crisis in Iraq and the renewed escalation of tensions in Ukraine, markets remain relaxed with little volatility. Other potential flashpoints; including the unresolved crisis in Thailand, new terrorist outrages in Nigeria and Kenya; and economic and political instability in Argentina, Brazil and Turkey, have also failed to increase volatility.
Australians refuse to part with cash
Commentary & Opinion, Economic Market
Employment in Australia is holding steady and wages are rising. Australians, however, are choosing to hang on to their hard-earned cash. Consumer spending has slowed during the past few months owing to warmer weather and the negative response to the Federal budget.
Why do a budget?
There are constant calls on your hard earned money that can include paying those bills, shopping for that treat or making an investment for the future. In a world full of expenses and tempting options we explain why it’s so important that you set your priorities and create a budget.
Preparing a budget
It can be a real challenge to prepare a budget unless you take the right steps from the start. We all have different priorities but there are some basic principles that can make the process clear and easy to prepare. We provide some simple tips and steps in setting out a budget that can work for you.
Saving and paying off debt
It very easy to incur debt and always challenging to save, it requires real discipline to work out a plan that strikes the right balance and delivers the best outcomes. We discuss a way forward in helping to understand your financial position and work out an approach that suits your priorities
Basics of life insurance
Life Insurance, Life Insurance
We insure all sorts of things we think are important like our house or car but what could be more important than your life? James Dunn takes a keen look at Life Insurance and provides a clear view of why planning is all about putting your family first when making a decision about the right amount of cover.
Market and Economic Commentary – 28 May 2014
Commentary & Opinion, Economic Market
Favourable news out of China last week helped stop the selloff in global markets and push the S&P500 to close above 1900 for the first time in its history. Even the NASDAQ, which was sold off by around 10% at the beginning of the year, has rallied significantly during the past week.
Investing, not speculating
Commentary & Opinion, Investing Market
In this week's video insight, Roger Montgomery revisits the fundamentals of value investing.
Are investors turning a blind eye to positive indicators?
Commentary & Opinion, Economic Market
Despite a wave of positive numbers – GDP, employment, interest rates, equity markets – investors seem reluctant to pull themselves out of their current state of pessimism. We’re not sure why.
What volatility? Markets shrug off global issues
Commentary & Opinion, Economic Market
Despite the latest crisis in Iraq and the renewed escalation of tensions in Ukraine, markets remain relaxed with little volatility. Other potential flashpoints; including the unresolved crisis in Thailand, new terrorist outrages in Nigeria and Kenya; and economic and political instability in Argentina, Brazil and Turkey, have also failed to increase volatility.
Australians refuse to part with cash
Commentary & Opinion, Economic Market
Employment in Australia is holding steady and wages are rising. Australians, however, are choosing to hang on to their hard-earned cash. Consumer spending has slowed during the past few months owing to warmer weather and the negative response to the Federal budget.
Why do a budget?
There are constant calls on your hard earned money that can include paying those bills, shopping for that treat or making an investment for the future. In a world full of expenses and tempting options we explain why it’s so important that you set your priorities and create a budget.
Preparing a budget
It can be a real challenge to prepare a budget unless you take the right steps from the start. We all have different priorities but there are some basic principles that can make the process clear and easy to prepare. We provide some simple tips and steps in setting out a budget that can work for you.
Saving and paying off debt
It very easy to incur debt and always challenging to save, it requires real discipline to work out a plan that strikes the right balance and delivers the best outcomes. We discuss a way forward in helping to understand your financial position and work out an approach that suits your priorities
Basics of life insurance
Life Insurance, Life Insurance
We insure all sorts of things we think are important like our house or car but what could be more important than your life? James Dunn takes a keen look at Life Insurance and provides a clear view of why planning is all about putting your family first when making a decision about the right amount of cover.