Italian PM Renzi offers to resign as exit polls show likely defeat of referendum triggering a bit of “risk off”

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Italian PM Matteo Renzi has reportedly offered to resign after the likely, according to exit polls, defeat of his referendum to reduce the power of the Italian Senate, which was... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 2 December, 2016

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week saw further gains in Japanese and Chinese shares but US, European and Australian shares along with the $US... Read more continue reading

The big issues of 2017

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For the past 15 years we have produced The Big Issues report – a report that has sought to highlight the issues that are expected to influence the economy over the forthcoming... Read more continue reading

Petrol sales at 20-year low; Aussie shares lift

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Weekly petrol prices Quality demanded: In the year to September sales of basic unleaded petrol hit 20-year lows. At the same time, sales of proprietary brand petrol hit record highs.... Read more continue reading

Global oil: Timing could be critical

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After launching a global supply war, which led to the price of global oil collapsing in late 2014, Saudi Arabia now appears to be signalling a change of policy. OPEC... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 25 November, 2016

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week saw the rally in advanced country shares continue helped by good global data, rising commodity prices and ongoing... Read more continue reading

The 9 (bad) habits of highly ineffective investors – the common mistakes investors make

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Key points Many of the mistakes investors make are based on common sense rules of thumb that turn out to be wrong. As investment markets are forward looking its often... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 18 November, 2016

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week saw most advanced country share markets, bond yields and the $US continue to push higher as investors continue... Read more continue reading

Economic six pack

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Here are Craig James’ six standout charts for the past week. The charts cover: The Australian 10-year bond yield The US Dow Jones 2012 vs 2016 Wages & prices Unemployment The... Read more continue reading

Jobless rate at fresh 3½-year lows

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Labour force Employment rose by 9,800 in October after falling by 29,000 in September (previously reported as a fall 9,800 jobs). Full-time jobs rose by 41,500 while part-time jobs fell... Read more continue reading