In this month’s update we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: US Fed pauses interest rates in September but upsets markets with hawkishness commentary US economic data remains positive but further analysis indicates conditions are softening GDP data for Australia is showing mild growth but on […]
In this month’s update we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: The impact of interest rate increases is starting to appear in economic data China is struggling to reinvigorate its economy Equities take a breather The Big Picture Backward looking inflation data, with most of the […]
In this month’s update we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: Inflation has undeniably come down but is higher than Central Banks’ preferred range Is there something different about this inflation and interest rate hiking cycle? The road ahead for the economy, inflation, interest rates and […]
In this month’s update we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: Despite inflation peaking markets are pricing in more interest rate hikes in the US and Australia Share markets remain buoyant and to date showing little concern for the recession risk Artificial Intelligence (AI) popularised by […]
In this month’s update we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: US debt ceiling deliberations coming to an end Central banks are still hiking rates despite agreeing that inflation peak now behind us China economy not yet out of the woods as indicators remain mixed The […]
In this special report we take a look at the high level takeouts from the 2023 Federal Budget and what it means for individuals and businesses, for tax, superannuation and social security that may impact wealth creation and retirement funding strategies for Propel Financial Advice clients. This was Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmer’s second budget since […]
In this month’s update we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: Peak inflation now appears to be behind us US economic growth showing some resilience but is weakening Inflation is declining as higher interest rates start to bite on household spending Interest rates in Australia look […]
In this month’s update we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points What impact has the banking crisis had on interest rates and markets? Who/what caused some of the failures in the US regional banks? Economy showing resilience – key employment data still strong in US and […]
In this month’s update we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points The big fear of central bankers is a wage price spiral, this is not happening Recession fears are rising but China turning on again may help Australia dodge the bullet February sees some unwinding of […]
In this month’s update we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points Short-term market volatility is expected. Major central banks are nearing their points of pausing interest rate policy. China’s economy starts to recover but the removal of lockdowns is seeing Covid cases explode. Recessions are possibly […]