Financial Planning News

The US budget and debt ceiling standoff

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's thoughts on the US budget, shutdown and debt ceiling standoff.

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US fiscal policy Q & A

Please click the link below to view a Q & A from Colonial First States research team in respect to the US fiscal policy and shutdown.

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The outlook for unlisted commercial property

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's thoughts on the outlook for unlisted commercial property.

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Australian profits, the economy and shares

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on the recent profit season and the impact of the results on the Australian economy.

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Another Asian crisis?

Please click the link below to read Shane Oliver's views on the recent pressure on emerging markets, particularly India, Brazil and Indonesia, and the potential risk of another Asian crisis.

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Australian housing - saviour or bubble?

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on the current state of the Australian housing market, and whether another property bubble is looming.

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The world turns from emerging to developing markets

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's view on the changes in world markets and the growing importance of developing markets

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Investment outlook after a strong financial year

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's investment outlook following the strong performance of the 2012/13 financial year.

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The Fed, interest rates and bonds

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on the recent slowing of the quantitative easing program by the US Federal Reserve and the potential impact on interest rates and bond yields.

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Crunch time for the Australia economy

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on the current state of the Australian economy following the fading of the mining investment boom.

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