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Chief economist update: China keeps on going and going

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 4 DEC 2020

... expanded by 3.2% in the June quarter and strengthened even more to 4.9% in the September quarter. The latest Caixin China PMI surveys portend the growing times will continue to roll. I won't bore you with the details but here's the picture......and ...

Underinsurance gap worsens: Research

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2020

The underinsurance gap has broadened compared to three years ago, new Rice Warner research finds. Over the last 18 months, a slew of government regulation as well as unforeseen circumstances have contributed to more Australians being underinsured. This ...

Chief economist update: Japan's third wave

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 16 NOV 2020

... investment". It couldn't come soon enough. For despite rebounding from multi-year lows in recent months, the Markit/Nikkei PMI surveys show that private sector activity in the country remains in contraction - the composite and services PMI since ...

Chief economist update: More money for reimposed lockdown

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2020

... and its 2021 forecast to +7.25% from +9%. UK GDP dropped by 21.5% in the year to the second quarter. The latest IHS/CIPS UK PMI surveys give credence to the Treasury and the central bank's move. Although still in expansion the composite PMI retreated ...

Chief economist update: China's vote for US president

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020

... quarter, China's GDP expanded by 3.2% in the June quarter and strengthened even more to 4.9% in the September quarter. Latest PMI surveys indicate that the fourth quarter would be equally strong or stronger. The Caixin China General Composite PMI ...

Chief economist update: A V, a W and an L

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 26 OCT 2020

The latest results from the monthly Markit Economics PMI (purchasing managers' index) draws a picture of the three shapes of the economic recovery or otherwise. The letter V. Masked or unmasked, the IHS/Markit flash US composite PMI continues to ...

Chief economist update: The UK's new plan... after two plans

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2020

... the world - sparked a recovery in economic activity, underscored by the rebound in the IHS/CIPS purchasing managers indices (PMI). This is to be expected as people were again allowed to socialise and shop at re-opened businesses. But now the virus is ...

Chief economist update: Japan's second wave

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020

... Japanese economic and survey stats have already been gradually picking up when Abe passed him the baton. The au Jibun Bank Japan PMI survey underscores the improvement in activity. Although still in contraction territory (below the 50 reading), the composite ...

Chief economist update: Winter of Europe's discontent

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020

... cases seen in other European countries." The impact on the economy has already been captured in the latest IHS Markit Eurozone PMI survey. The composite index dropped back to a three-month low reading of 50.1 in September - the second consecutive month ...

Chief economist update: Pandemic, what pandemic?

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2020

... first. Recent stats indicate the economy continuing to move onwards and upwards. The country's official manufacturing PMI rose to a reading of 51.5 in September from 51.0 in the previous month, for its seventh straight month of expansion since the ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

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VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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