Webinars & teleconferences

The global economy has seen the largest bounce back from a bear market in history. So why is it then that the broader economy isn’t tracking the ASX? Is there something the market knows that the economy doesn’t? And if so, what are the implications for investors?

How big a hit the Australian and global economy has taken?

We live in historic times. The devastating COVID-19 virus has had an unprecedented impact on markets around the globe with the flow-on effect to the global and local economy already well underway. Monetary and fiscal authorities are rapidly stimulating their economies, which will have far-reaching implications for investors’ portfolios and beyond. Oil has collapsed, while investors nervously await incoming economic data to see how big a hit the Australian and global economy has taken.

Australia is in uncharted territory. With the Reserve Bank of Australia officially turning to unconventional monetary policy, what should investors expect and how should they be investing in a world with record low interest rates?

Barely a month into 2020 and we have already seen some extraordinary events.  Australia is in the midst of a national bushfire disaster, we’re dealing with the new coronavirus, just as the ASX hits a new high of 7000. So what does it all mean for investors?