Investment Watch: February 2020
A strong finish to 2019 saw the ASX 200 Accumulation Index up 23%. Growing confidence in the outlook for the economy and a strong bounce back in house prices lifted investor appetite for domestic equities.…
Investment Watch: Summer 2020
US earnings growth is beginning to rise again. This explains why the US market is looking a little bit better than was expected as we head into 2020. Estimates of market earnings are key inputs…
Vacant land deduction changes
Legislation that passed through Parliament last month prevents taxpayers from claiming a deduction for expenses incurred for holding vacant land. The amendments are not only retrospective but go beyond purely vacant land. Previously, if you…
Investment Watch: November
The way the Communist Party of China sees the world is in terms of historical progress outlined first in Marx and second in Lenin (see Morgans recent article “How the US China trade war caused…
Investment Watch: October
The new financial year has started on a reasonable footing supported by monetary policy (reduction in the official cash rate) and fiscal expansion (tax cuts and rebates). A pick-up in consumer confidence and PMI points…
Towards zero interest rates: what it means to you?
The Reserve Bank of Australia reduced interest rates again to historic lows earlier this month. Economist, Emmanuel Calligeris explores the real impact on the Australian economy and investing in a low return environment. Australia and…
Investment Watch: September
Morgans outlines that Global economic uncertainty continues to weigh on the ASX’s offshore earners. They were one of the few bright spots for the market in recent years but the prolonged trade war and slowdown…
Good Debt vs Bad Debt: What’s the difference?
You have probably heard people talk about good debt and bad debt. However, it’s easy to forget the difference when cash is tight, or your consumer desires get the better of you! So, here is…
Investment Watch: July
As we enter the second half of the year, there is a renewed sense of optimism for markets. Central Banks have struck a more dovish tone and stability in Canberra will provide much-needed confidence for…
Investment Watch: June
With the election out of the way and Labor’s more disruptive reforms defeated, market sentiment has clearly taken a turn for the better. Banks had the best week in over three years, up 8.1% the…
