The Pulse The Australian share market fell 1.9% in September, ending an impressive 11 month run of gains. Nonfarm payrolls rose 194,000 in September, the lowest so far this year, falling well short of expectations of a 500,000 increase. Eurozone economic sentiment rose to 117.8, supported by optimism from consumers and the construction sector. The …
The Pulse The Australian share market reached an all-time high in August, with the S&P/ASX 200 gaining 2.5% for the month. Non-farm payrolls added 235,000 jobs, the lowest in seven months and well below forecasts of 740,000 as a surge in COVID-19 infections may have discouraged companies from hiring and potentially discouraged workers from actively …
The Pulse The Australian share market reached all-time highs in July, with the S&P/ASX 200 gaining 1.1% for the month. US employment surprised again as non-farm payrolls came in well above expectations, coupled with a falling unemployment rate, reinforces the strength of the economy. Economic sentiment in Europe rose for the sixth month in a …
The Pulse The Australian share market finished the fiscal year with its best performance since inception, with the market gaining 23.9% over the past 12 months (on a capital return basis beating even the 23.7% seen in FY 2007). US employment surprised as non-farm payrolls came in well above expectations, despite a slight increase in …
The Pulse Markets extended gains for the month as accommodative monetary and fiscal policies continued to support markets. US employment disappointed as non-farm payrolls came in below expectations despite a fall in the unemployment rate. Economic data continues to surprise to the upside in Europe as progress is made on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout across …
The Pulse Investors extended expectations of accommodative monetary and fiscal policies following signs of a slowdown in the US recovery. US President Biden is believed to be setting a new vaccination goal to have the first dose delivered to 70% of adults by July 4. Europe has enjoyed better than expected economic data and a …
The Pulse Economic data confirms a sufficiently V-shaped recovery, but growth has not been even across regions and downside risks remain. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan is set to move through congress and includes a third stimulus payment of $1,400 and extended unemployment insurance. Vaccine rollouts have been plagued by supply shortages in Europe, …
The Pulse Economic data confirms a sufficiently V-shaped recovery, but growth has not been even across regions and downside risks remain. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan is set to move through congress and includes a third stimulus payment of $1,400 and extended unemployment insurance. Vaccine rollouts have been plagued by supply shortages in Europe, …
The Pulse Macroeconomic indicators remain robust, but vaccine supply delays in some regions and the emergence of new Covid-19 strains have dampened sentiment. The US congress is negotiating President Biden’s proposed US$1.9 trillion stimulus package, which includes US$1,400 payments to low-income workers. The EU has imposed tougher restrictions on visitors and the UK will introduce …
The Pulse Globally there were over 85 million confirmed Covid-19 cases at the start of January and over 20 million in the United States alone. Democrat wins in the Georgia runoff election will give the incoming Biden administration more flexibility with economic policy and the structure of further stimulus. Stricter lockdown measures were implemented throughout …
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