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Global Econonic Outlook

Investment Outlook Q&A - February 2022

Investment Outlook Q&A - February 2022

(Reading time: 7 - 14 minutes)

Key points

  • Inflation will likely slow later this year but remain well above pre-pandemic levels over the medium term.
Seven key charts for investors to watch

Seven key charts for investors to watch regarding the global economy and investment markets this year

(Reading time: 5 - 9 minutes)

Key points

  • Shares are at risk of a short-term correction or consolidation, but investment markets should provide solid returns this year on the back of continuing economic recovery and low interest rates.
Mid-year Economic Market Update 2020

Mid-year Economic Market Update 2020

(Reading time: 1 minute)

We look at a few statistics on what has happened with the economy so far and insights into what's to come.

2019-20 Reflections of the Investment Market

2019-20 saw poor returns

(Reading time: 6 - 11 minutes)

but it could have been much worse...

Key points

    • 2019-20 saw a rough ride for investors as coronavirus hit resulting in small losses for well diversified investors.
Australia the lucky country

Australia the lucky country...

(Reading time: 5 - 10 minutes)

Three reasons why Australia may come through this period of global misery better than most countries.

US-China trade war escalating

US-China trade war escalating

(Reading time: 6 - 11 minutes)

and triggering (another) correction in the share markets...

Key points

  • The trade war between the US and China is escalating, posing a rising threat to global growth.
  • Although we remain of the view that a deal will be reached, the risk has increased.