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Fundamentals return to the forefront in EM

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2020
... allocation strategies noted EM interest rates appear attractively valued when analysed against developed markets and on an inflation-adjusted basis. "We remain neutral on EM sovereign credit, a sector offering historically compelling valuations, but ...

Chief economist update: The outlook for Australia, according to COVID-19

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2020
... around 10% over coming months and is still above 7% at the end of next year." "In the March quarter just passed, CPI inflation rose to 2.2%, but it is expected to turn negative temporarily in the June quarter, due to falls in oil prices, the introduction ...

Chief economist update: No escaping the inverted yield curve

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2020
... policy is well positioned to serve the American people by supporting continued economic growth, a strong job market, and inflation near our symmetric 2% goal". Ergo, "...the current stance of monetary policy will support sustained growth, a strong labor ...

Chief economist update: No cheers as RBA hits inflation target

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2020
... (RBA) self-congratulatory exclamation after the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported that annual headline CPI inflation accelerated to 2.2% in the March quarter - higher than market expectations for a 2.0% print, the fastest pace since the ...

BNY Mellon IM boutique heads for ASX mFunds

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2020
... fund on the ASX's mFunds marketplace, in a first for BNY Mellon's boutique partners. The Insight Diversified Inflation Plus Fund invests across equities, bonds, real assets and total return strategies, targeting long-term returns of 5% p.a. above ...

Chief economist update: BOJ expands Enhancement of Monetary Easing

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2020
... totaling ¥56 trillion in size, with fiscal spending of ¥15 trillion," according to Reuters. The BOJ's revised GDP and inflation projections explain why both fiscal and monetary are pulling out all the stops. In its 'Outlook for Economic Activity ...

Bitcoin bonanza amid COVID-19 crisis

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 27 APR 2020
... "For others, they see Bitcoin as a potential hedge to the increasing risks prevalent in the financial market such as inflation." Increased fiscal stimulatory measures of late have stoked fears of inflation, he said, pushing investors to consider alternative ...

Multi-asset strategies key in COVID-19 crisis: First Sentier

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
... opportunity cost high. But with cash rates where theyare, that opportunity cost has come down," Somaia said. "And if inflation rises, gold can provide protection. But for now, we think gold can be a great diversifier." High yield credit in comparison ...

Australia versus the world

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2020
... is an important message to the economy." Kirkham said RBA governor Philip Lowe's objective of generating a sustained inflation rate of 2%-3% per year and an unemployment rate that approaches 4.5%, has provided the market with clear signposts for future ...

COVID-19 is not the only factor: deVere

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2020
... for the UK, EU and global economies also remains a key headwind. Green said another concern should be the longer-term inflation threat as already bloated central bank balance sheets are on track to become larger. "As with the asset purchase initiatives ...