Posts Tagged ‘market developments’

By MLC Market Watch Team

February economic and market developments

Friday, February 12th, 2010
Introducing MLC's Strategic OverlayWhile sharemarkets ended 2009 strongly, it’s been tougher going for investors this year. In this update, MLC’s Investment Strategist Brian Parker looks at:

 

  • the associated risks of the sovereign debt issues in Europe
  • the RBA’s decision to keep the cash rate at 3.75%, and
  • what it means for investors.

View the pdfFebruary market update video here.

Download pdfBrian Parker video script.

By MLC Market Watch Team

October economic and market developments

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
September economic and market developmentsSharemarkets have experienced few set-backs in the last eight months – further evidence that economic conditions are improving. In this update, MLC’s Investment Strategist Brian Parker looks at:

 

  • key economic data that shows economic conditions are starting to stabilise,
  • the effect that economic indicators may have on financial and equity markets during November and,
  • the rationale behind the rise in the official cash rate.

View the pdfOctober market update video here.
pdfDownload Brian Parker video script.

By MLC Market Watch Team

September economic and market developments

Friday, October 2nd, 2009
September economic and market developmentsWith the local recovery gathering momentum and the global sharemarkets on the up, MLC’s Investment Strategist Brian Parker looks at:

 

 

  • the recent sharemarket gains and what the figures really mean
  • the impact of the stablising economy on interest rates and equity markets, and
  • how the winding back of Government stimulus may affect investors

View the pdfSeptember market update video here.
pdfDownload Brian Parker video script.

By MLC Market Watch Team

August economic and market developments

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
What is happening in the market and what it means for investorsAre we starting to see real signs of recovery? MLC’s Investment Strategist Brian Parker reviews the latest economic data and shares his thoughts.

 

 

Brian looks at:

  • how local and overseas markets have fared over the past month
  • positive global economic indicators that hint at a sustainable recovery, and
  • what this means for investors

View the pdfAugust market update video here.
pdfDownload Brian Parker video script.