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COVID-19 damage to stretch several quarters: Natixis IM

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2020
... late '90s Tech Bubble." Equity prices are likely to fall further in the coming weeks, he said. "We still see too much optimism priced into recent market action. The question on everyone's mind is, 'Will we re-test the bottom?'" Lafferty said. "With only ...

Chief economist update: Different contagion, same fiscal policy divide

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 6 APR 2020
... spring make but these early signs that these nations are getting the spread of the virus under control should help restore optimism... or more bluntly, prevent further drops in sentiment - household, business and investor. Consumer confidence dropped ...

Chief economist update: COVID-19 eating into jobs

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
... local stimulus funds; $130B for hospitals; and expanded unemployment benefits," according to Factset. The news generated optimism in the markets but the overriding question is will this new-found hope repeat the short burst of confidence generated with ...

Chief economist update: Australians not confident enough

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2020
... January 2020 from a 6-1/2-year low of -2 in December 2019. It is likely that the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) optimism has infected sentiment among businesses and consumers. Recall RBA Governor Philip Lowe's statement at the conclusion of ...

Chief economist update: It's the US consumer, stupid me

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2020
... the US consumer - them who account for around 70% of the US economy - their propensity to spend that's backed up by optimism and wherewithal to do so. According to Gallup's annual "Mood of the Nation" survey (conducted January): "Nearly six in ...

Analysts remain wary as ASX breaks 7000

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2020
... market highs were covering up challenging local fundamentals. "Australia's market has been pulled along by the global optimism, even though local fundamentals are far more challenging," he said. "Australia's economic and corporate earnings outlook ...

Chief economist update: Fundamentally overvalued

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2020
... interest rates, the Morrison government's recent commitment to spend and the overall reduction in uncertainty and optimism over the global economy would allow Australian economic fundamentals to catch up with elevated stock market prices.

Chief economist update: Aussie Black Friday spend will end Saturday

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 13 JAN 2020
... points and the Australian dollar appreciated by 0.6% to US$0.6901 at the close of last week's trading - boosted by optimism over the upcoming US-China "phase one deal" expected to be signed on the 15th of this month and the de-escalation of tensions ...

Chief economist update: War is over

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2019
... reached provides a snippet of what joy to the world a trade peace could bring. We're all aware about the Fed's optimism over the US economy, backed up by Wall Street's recent rally to new all-time highs. The de-escalation of trade tensions ...

Chief economist update: Has the Fed conquered the yield curve?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2019
... in July, September and October - that took the fed funds rate from 2.5% to 1.75%. Fed chair Jerome Powell was full of optimism. "Our economic outlook remains a favourable one despite global developments and ongoing risks. With our decisions through the ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

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Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

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A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

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Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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