July 4 2009

Keeping you informed

Market Watch keeps you up-to-date with the latest developments in the financial market and how they may impact you. We also look at ways you can make the most of the current market conditions so we can help you stay on track to achieve your long-term financial goals.

By MLC Market Watch Team

25 Jun 2009

Latest economic and market developments

What is happening in the market and what it means for investorsMLC Investment Strategist Brian Parker provides us with his usual lively picture of what’s happening in the economy and financial markets and suggests what it means for investors.

 
Since Brian’s last report in May the Australian share market has risen further, corporate debt markets have improved and other money market indicators suggest that economic conditions are starting to stabilise here.

Brian provides an overview of this and a summery of economic data from international markets. He looks at short and long-term forecasts for the economy so you get a sense of what lies ahead.

View the pdfJune market update video here.

By MLC Market Watch Team

25 Jun 2009

Ten reasons to be cautiously optimistic

The global economic crisis (GFC) has wreaked havoc with Australia’s economy. We’ve seen GDP fall, unemployment rise, investments decline and a sombre mood take hold in the market.

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By MLC Market Watch Team

25 Jun 2009

Market forces: how does a recession affect the sharemarket?

While the Australian economy is holding up relatively well in the midst of a global downturn, investors are still bearing the brunt of the worldwide market turmoil.

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By MLC Market Watch Team

18 Jun 2009

Act now to beat the cap

The 2009 Federal Budget was one of the more significant in recent history, with the Government tasked with steering the country out of the global financial crisis.

In an effort to regain lost revenues caused by the global downturn, the Government has decided to pull back some of the superannuation tax concessions.

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By MLC Market Watch Team

1 Jun 2009

Market conditions with Michelle Heinrich

MLC’s Head of Investment Communications gives the inside story on current market conditions and a full explanation of why income distributions are lower than usual.

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