How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 31 March 2021) Domestic and International Fixed Income After rising sharply in February, US Treasury yields continued to edge higher in March (prices fell), reflecting an improving outlook for the global economy due to the ongoing rollout of vaccines and the prospect of further significant fiscal […]
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 28 February 2021) Australia Equities The S&P/ASX All Ords recorded a gain of 1.43% in February. It was a volatile month for Australian shares due to fears of inflation and a possible lift in interest rates in the near future. The best performing sectors for the […]
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at December 2020) The ASX200 was on track for a stellar December prior to the outbreak, up 2.1% on 9 December 2020. The emergence of a new cluster of COVID-19 cases in Sydney’s northern beaches saw markets tempering expectations of a swift recovery. Despite this, the ASX […]
As predicted, spending to stimulate the Australian economy was the focus of this year’s Federal Budget. The JobMaker Plan is the Government’s $74 billion response to support a stronger economic recovery and bring more Australians back to work. Tax cuts for individuals and business is also a major element of the recovery plan. Below we […]