Financial Planning News

The US Election

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's thoughts on the impact of the US election on investment markets.

Key points raised are:

  • the smoothest outcome for investors from next Tuesday's US…

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The Australian Housing Market

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on the state of the Australian housing market.

Key points raised are;

  • Expensive housing and high household debt leave Australian housing…

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The US presidential election

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on the implications for investors in regards to the US presidential election.

Key points raised are:

  • The 8 November US presidential election…

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Reasons for optimism for the Australian economy

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on the current state of the Australian economy.

Key points raised are :

  • The mostly gloomy debate around the Australian economy often gives…

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The constrained medium term return outlook

Please click on the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on the outlook for medium term returns.

Key points raised are:

  • Low and falling investment yields from most major asset classes point to a…

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Megatrends impacting investment markets

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on trends impacting investment markets.

Key points raised are:

  • Key megatrends relevant for investors are
    • slower growth in household debt
    • the…

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UK votes to leave the EU - what next?

As you would be aware the UK electorate has voted by a 52% to 48% margin to leave the European Union (EU). This was a surprise result for many and the initial response has resulted in a collapse in…

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Brexit or Bremain

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on Britain's upcoming vote on remaining in the European Union.

Key points raised are :

  • Uncertainty around the outcome of Britain's referendum…

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The outlook for shares

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on the outlook for investment markets.

Key points raised are :

  • After decent gains in shares and other growth assets since February we could…

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RBA rate cuts

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's view on the recent interest rate cuts.

Key points raised are:

  • The RBA eased rates this month because actual inflation has fallen below target and…

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