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The Fed could get it wrong

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 23 NOV 2015
... economic growth was likely to be sluggish in the second half of 2008. Several participants had marked down their near-term outlook for economic activity and some judged that downside risks had increased, but most continued to expect a gradual recovery ...

Pepared for "lift-off" watch out for "ceasing"

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2015
... of the cessation or phasing out of reinvestments will depend on how economic and financial conditions and the economic outlook evolve." If a December lift-off happens as expected, "ceasing" would be the 2016 topic of speculations.

FEATURE: The great race to invest

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2015
... 2013, individual funds returned 10.5%, compared to 13.7% returns achieved by APRA funds. "SMSF trustees have a bearish outlook at the moment, not surprising given recent market valuations but this is having a distinct impact on the investment decisions ...

No December lift off? Small chance

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2015
... you tried: "Most participants anticipated that, based on their assessment of the current economic situation and their outlook for economic activity, the labor market, and inflation, these conditions could well be met by the time of the next meeting. ...

Japan does a double double-dip

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 17 NOV 2015
... 0-0.1% and maintained JGB purchases at an annual pace of ¥80 trillion - the BOJ reiterated its positive assessment and outlook on the Japanese economy. "Japan's economy has continued to recover moderately... business fixed investment has been on a moderate ...

Paris adds to the "why nots" for a December lift-off

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2015
... trade and concerns about potential output suggest higher downside risks and vulnerabilities compared with the OECD's June Outlook." "In other emerging economies, headwinds have generally increased, reflecting weaker commodity prices, tighter credit conditions ...

Australia back on the radar for international capital

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2015
... rate in same period, have made the Australian market more attractive to overseas investors. "From our perspective the outlook isn't as gloomy as a lot of people want to portray and there might be some opportunities given that Australian assets have become ...

Good tidings sway RBA to stay

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015
... employment. All good! But if these are not good enough, there's room for further easing. "Members also observed that the outlook for inflation may afford scope for further easing of policy, should that be appropriate to lend support to demand." Good ...

Rusting still

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2015
... before sliding back to US$49.50 a tonne at the end of last month. The direction of iron ore prices is largely tied to outlook for China's economy - the world's largest consumer of the commodity. Iron ore prices traded closer to US$200 per tonne back ...

Not this year

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2015
... assessment of present-day conditions, in particular the job market, and were moderately less optimistic about the short-term outlook. Those anticipating more jobs in the months ahead declined moderately from 14.9 percent to 14.5 percent, while those ...