Brian Parker, Head of the Portfolio Specialists Group at MLC, reviews events in markets during June. Among the topics he discusses are: why central banks’ actions remain critical for financial markets how monetary policy generally remains very loose, with very low interest rates creating a positive environment for share markets whether Australia’s exports and non-mining…
Today is the day to: stop, take stock and tackle your finances head on. Is it always tomorrow, next week, next month or next year that you’re going to get your finances in order? It’s important to get on track as soon as possible. Here are some important things to take into consideration. Prepare for…
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Finances are not always straight forward. Depending upon your financial personality and your personal situation, your first whiff of your own cash most likely went one of two ways: you were either overcome with a sense of freedom and extravagance and blew it all in one hit OR you became Scrooge and stocked it all…
There’s no doubt that travel is one of the most highly anticipated events of retirement. You finally have the time to follow your dreams and explore new and exciting places. Whether it means jumping in the car and hitting the road to explore new parts of Australia or international travel, it always pays to plan…
Highlight: Continued improvement in US economic growth following a revised down Q1 GDP of -2.9%. European economic data impacted by the Iraq civil war crisis. Chinese economy stabilising, with manufacturing data at a six month high. Australian economic data suggests interest rates will be on hold well into 2015. Content JUNE MARKET PERFORMANCE The Pulse…
