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14August 2023

Weekly Market Update – 11th August 2023

August 14th, 2023|Market Update|

Investment markets and key developments Share markets were mixed over the last week, on the back of higher energy prices and ongoing upwards pressure on bond yields. For the week US shares fell 0.3% and Eurozone shares fell 0.4%. Chinese shares also fell 3.4% with weak data. But Japanese shares rose 0.9%. Australian shares rose 0.2% with gains led by consumer discretionary, energy and financial stocks partly offset by IT, consumer stables and materials. Bond yields rose in the US and Europe but fell in Japan and [...]

14August 2023

A FinSec View – Market Update, Supercharge your retirement, monthly moves and more

August 14th, 2023|The FinSec View|

11th August 2023 Analysts of late seem to have taken a cue from a classic suspense movie - dramatic, unpredictable, and leaving us a little scared to look. The script is laced with economic intrigue, with job data serving both as the protagonist and antagonist, inflation stealing the show, and the Central Bank's next move dripping with tension. Such is the current nature of 'things' that the perpetual output from many of these analysts look like contradictory guesses. Forecasts read a couple of days after [...]

4August 2023

Weekly Market Update – 4th August 2023

August 4th, 2023|Market Update|

Investment markets and key developments Global equities fell over the past week off the back of a rise in global bonds yields, a risk-off sentiment in markets partly related to the US credit rating downgrade and recent strong gains in shares which made them vulnerable to a pull-back. US S&P500 shares were down by 1.9% (but are up by a massive 17% since the beginning of the year), Australian shares fell by 1.3%, Eurozone shares declined by 3.6%, Japanese stocks declined by 1.6% and Chinese shares [...]

31July 2023

A FinSec View – Fridayitis, Productivity problems, IWT fundamentals, RBA flip the script and more.

July 31st, 2023|The FinSec View|

31st July 2023 Esteemed readers, we extend our sincerest apologies for the postponement of our usual Friday newsletter. Alas, the elusive "Fridayitis" mischievously intervened, causing a slight disruption to our regular schedule. While the allure of Friday's impending weekend escapades is undeniably captivating, there's a special charm to discovering something on Monday. Amidst the bustle of fresh possibilities and renewed focus, we hope delving into a captivating read can invigorate your week. With this we hope you embrace this Monday's offering - Happy reading! Market [...]

28July 2023

Weekly Market Update – 28th July 2023

July 28th, 2023|Market Update|

Investment markets and key developments Global shares rose over the last week being buoyed by increasing confidence that central bank interest rates are at or close to the top and solid US earnings reports, despite a brief set back with the BoJ moving to loosen its yield curve control. For the week US shares rose 1%, Eurozone shares rose 1.4%, Japanese shares rose 1.4% despite a brief dip following the BoJ move, and Chinese shares gained 4.5% on Chinese stimulus hopes. Despite a fall on Friday [...]

21July 2023

Weekly Market Update – 21st July 2023

July 21st, 2023|Market Update|

Investment markets and key developments Global shares were mixed over the last week as investors digested the strong gains of the previous week and as central bank interest rate expectations were revised up a bit in some countries. For the week US shares rose 0.7%, Eurozone shares rose 0.4%, Japanese shares lost 0.3% and Chinese shares fell 2%. Australian shares rose just 0.1% not helped by stronger than expected jobs growth pushing up RBA rate hike expectations with falls in materials and telcos offsetting gains in [...]

14July 2023

Weekly Market Update – 14th July 2023

July 14th, 2023|Market Update|

Investment markets and key developments Global share markets rebounded strongly over the last week as US inflation fell sharply adding to expectations that the Fed and other central banks are at or near the top on rates. For the week US shares rose 2.4%, Eurozone shares gained 3.5%, Japanese shares were flat and Chinese shares rose 1.9%. The strong global lead along with less hawkish comments from RBA Governor Lowe saw the Australian share market rise by 3.7% with gains led by IT, material, property and [...]

14July 2023

A FinSec View – Fear, Aspiring prosperity, Markets and more

July 14th, 2023|The FinSec View|

14th July 2023 Fear drives many facets of our lives. In her book "Fear Less", Dr Pippa Grange, a renowned psychologist who works extensively with elite athletes and sports teams (including the Australian Olympic team), highlights the pervasive role fear has in our lives. She argues that fear is often what holds us back from fulfilment and true success, and the ability to recognise and diminish its influence can lead to a transformative change. According to Grange, there are two types of fear: 'in-the-moment' fear [...]

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