Australian equities
The eye of the storm
Quarters like the one we’ve just had, show you that you can't be agnostic about what's going on in the wider world. So, when I think about macro conditions and I want to think ahead about where markets might go, I always use a really simple way of breaking it down into three factors: Fundamentals, valuations and liquidity.
The Doyle download: Why is the market rallying, when the economy is slowing?
Rugged up at home, Anthony Doyle explores why the Australian equity market has rallied since it's March lows, when the economy is expected to deteriorate significantly over the next few quarters. What is the market seeing that the RBA isn't?
Podcast: The future of retail and real estate
As the Covid-19 lockdown transforms consumer behaviour there is one sector that has had to adapt faster than any other: retail. The pivot has affected not just the retailers but their suppliers and even their landlords who are racing to keep up.
Chart of the week: A surprising rally
April was a good month for Australian investors, with major asset classes like global equities (7.7% in AUD terms) and global fixed income (1.4% in AUD terms) producing positive returns over the month.
From the desk of James Abela: A stark risk reminder
Well, what a difference six months can make… I can remember thinking just a few short months ago that if the global strategists were right and the consensus was correct, 2020 was shaping up quite nicely and, although stretched, the bull market might just ride out another year.
Coronavirus strikes - Part 2
Closing out March... in charts
Coronavirus strikes
