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Key points are as follows… A more dovish Fed, better Australian economic data, higher commodity prices and the reversal of high levels of shorts have seen the $A gain 12% from its January low. It could hit $US0.80 in the short term. However, the bounce is unlikely to be sustained with a continuation of the…

Key points are as follows The Australian economy grew a surprisingly strong 3% through 2015, as non-mining activity and export volumes helped offset the slump in mining investment. Growth is likely to slip back to around 2.5% this year, so a further RBA rate cut is still likely, albeit it’s a close call. Low interest…

Following the slide into bear market territory (defined as a 20% or great fall) by the Australian ASX 200 index last week, the attached note takes a look at past Australian bear markets since 1900 and what determines whether a bear market is mild as opposed to long and deep. The key points are as…

Oil prices are down more than 70% from their levels two years ago driven by a combination of  a surge in supply relative to demand and a rise in the value of the $US. Further weakness down to $US20 / barrel is possible, but we are getting closer to the point where supply slows. So…