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Oliver’s Insights – The Australian economy still in the doldrums

Oliver's InsightsBy Christopher Cachia 20.03.15

Oliver’s Insights – The Australian economy still in the doldrums Key points are as follows… Australian economic growth remains weak at 2.5%. Expect another one or two RBA cash rate cuts and the $A to fall to around $US0.70 by year end. Record low borrowing rates, the falling $A, lower fuel prices and rising wealth…

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March Economic Update – 2015

Financial PlanningBy Christopher Cachia 13.03.15

In the latest update, Brian reviews events in markets during February. He discusses: how world share markets rose over the month, supported by central bank policies of keeping interest rates very low how Greece’s agreement with European authorities to extend its bailout deal boosted the Greek share market why it’s unclear whether business investment in…

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Protect your family’s financial security in 2015

Financial PlanningBy Christopher Cachia 10.03.15

Most of us don’t like thinking about the reasons we need insurance — like having an accident, getting a debilitating or life threatening illness, or worst of all, passing away suddenly. So we often avoid thinking about insurance altogether. Unfortunately, this approach will do nothing to help your family, should life take an unlucky turn.…

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ThreeSixty Research Market Update March 2015

Financial PlanningBy Christopher Cachia 06.03.15

Highlights: Global growth has improved following Central Bank monetary stimulus Oil prices remain volatile, the price range has stabilised, and will provide stimulus to global growth US economic data remains in recovery mode with improving consumer sentiment US bond yields rally following continued improvement in the labour market China continues monetary easing RBA keeps rates…

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Oliver’s Insights – Another 21 great investment quotes

Oliver's InsightsBy Christopher Cachia 24.02.15

Oliver’s Insights – Another 21 great investment quotes… “Investing can be profitable as well as fun, but it can also be unnerving and unprofitable if you don’t understand markets and don’t have the right mindset. The basics of successful investing are timeless and some experts have a knack of encapsulating these in a way that’s…

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ThreeSixty Research Market Update February 2015

FinanceBy Christopher Cachia 16.02.15

Highlights: Global Central Banks continue to lower interest rates The RBA cuts the cash rate by 25bp to 2.25% (February 2015) The ECB finally announces Quantitative Easing – €60b per month Oil prices declined again in January – represents a 47% decline in 4 months Global bond yields trend lower US economic data continues to…

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