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Chief economist update: US recession a sure thing

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 19 AUG 2019

... the March 2008 quarter and by 8.4% at the end of 2008. So close yet so far off. Even as late as October 2007, the Fed Reserve Bank of Cleveland published that probability of a US recession has come down to 14% from 17% in the previous month and 28% in ...

Liquidnet acquires fintech

KANIKA SOOD | FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2019

... traded companies listed in the US and 15 central banks including the Reserve Bank of Australia, Bank of Japan, US Fed Reserve and European "Prattle is yet another powerful tool for asset managers to discover actionable insight from the enormous amounts ...

Bonds reward equity investors seeking refuge

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 17 DEC 2018

... Government is going to issue increasingly large volumes of long-term debt to fund trillion dollar budget deficits, and its Fed Reserve is reducing its balance sheet by reversing progressively its quantitative easing or bond buying initiatives. "Both ...

Chief economist update: Dot tales

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 22 MAR 2018

... strengthened in recent months." This is highlighted by the Fed's revised economic projections: Fed Board members and Fed Reserve Bank presidents' median projection for real GDP growth was revised higher to 2.7% this year (from 2.5% predicted in December ...

C is the key

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2017

... could weaken but the economy would remain in good shape for as long as C is rising. This is because, according to Fed Reserve Bank of St. Louis data, consumption accounts for 68.9% of the US economy. This compares with I (16.6%); G (17.5%) and exports ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2015

... points at 5,955. In local economic news on Tuesday, the ANZ-Roy Morgan weekly consumer confidence survey is due out. US Fed Reserve committee member John Williams is down to speak at an Australian Business Economists lunch in Sydney and Reserve Bank ...

Market wrap

AAP | MONDAY, 14 JUL 2014

... including its major banks, and whether it backs up the recent increases in employment, housing demand and confidence. "(Fed Reserve chair) Janet Yellen's testimony before the US Congress this week will be of particular interest because the market is ...

Market wrap

AAP | THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2014

... decision to retain ultra-low interest rates has boosted the local share market. US markets reacted positively to the Fed Reserve's monetary policy announcement, with the S&P 500 index hitting a new record. "The US central bank has said the weaker than ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP | THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2014

... pro-Russian rebels fighting in east Ukraine to halt plans for independence referendums. Investors were also encouraged by Fed Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's testimony to congress in which she said the US economy is on track for "solid growth" in the second ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2013

... attack on Syria receded. Buying was also boosted and the US dollar was lower after Larry Summer withdrew from the Fed Reserve chairmanship race. Trade remained cautious, however, before a two-day meeting at the Fed at which policymakers are expected ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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