The Pulse US economic growth shot to an annualised 4.1% in the June quarter but the market is questioning whether this is sustainable. The impact of US and Chinese tariffs has been noticeable in Asian export growth but US manufacturing activity is yet to be hit hard. In Australia, the RBA continues to keep rates […]
Market Update – July 2018
The Pulse US core consumer prices lifted in line with the Fed’s 2% inflation target, vindicating June’s rate hike. Slowing credit growth and infrastructure spending is pointing to softer Chinese growth for the June quarter. Australia’s labour market continues to tighten, but employment growth and hours worked have lost momentum and wage growth is subdued. […]
Market Update – June 2018
The Pulse Inflation continues to creep higher and is close to or at 2% in major developed markets, although core measures of inflation remain below target Despite slower-than-expected March-quarter growth in the US, there are signs of a stronger June quarter, including improved consumer spending and business investment Tariff threats between the US, China and Europe […]
Market Update – May 2018
The Pulse The global economy lost some momentum in the March quarter, but fundamentals remain robust US core inflation measures are rising, which is flowing through to longer-term expectations and pushing yields higher The threat of a trade war between the US and China continues to be a source of significant uncertainty for markets Australians […]
Market update – April 2018
The Pulse The global economy is maintaining momentum and inflation is gradually moving higher in line with central bank targets Growth in US average hourly earnings is still not showing conclusive evidence of a sustained pickup in wages The threat of a trade war between the US and China is creating significant uncertainty for markets […]
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