The Pulse In November equity markets were boosted by Donald Trump’s election victory as investors bet that his policies will be better for business and likely to lead to stronger US economic growth. Oil prices rose 5.5% to US$49.41 per barrel (WTI) after OPEC and some non-OPEC countries agreed to cut production. Chinese purchasing manager […]
Archives for December 2016
Client Update – December 2016
A word from the Directors: 2016 – the year of change 2016 has been a year of change; political, economical and socially. We’ve seen the passing of key superannuation legislation, as well as ‘unexpected’ outcomes in international elections and referendums.
How to play the Trump card
On announcement of Donald Trump’s election as President of the United States our attention quickly turned to the financial markets to gauge the impact. So, what do we know of President-elect Trump’s policies and what will they mean for us?