Weekly economic and market update

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The past week has seen investment markets remain in “risk off” mode as the “wall of worry” remained in sharp focus. The main concerns have been the US fiscal cliff,

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Growth in China looks to be bottoming

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The attached edition of Oliver’s Insights looks at prospects for the Chinese economy. The key points are as follows: After surprising on the downside into mid year, recent Chinese economic indicators suggest

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Oliver’s Insights: Debt – how does Australia compare?

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This edition of Oliver’s Insights looks at total debt outstanding across major countries to see how Australia compares. The key points are as follows: Australia has a low level of

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Weekly market and economic update

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President Obama’s win in the US Presidential election, with Democrats retaining the Senate and the Republicans retaining the House means more of the same in terms of divided US government.

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Obama wins – likely economic outcomes

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President Obama’s win in the US Presidential election, with Democrats likely retaining the Senate and the Republicans retaining the House means more of the same in terms of divided government.

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Weekly economic and market update

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US markets were closed early in the week due to Hurricane Sandy. Our thoughts are with all of those affected. From an economic perspective, rough estimates suggest around $US40-50bn in

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Investment cycles and why they matter

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This edition of Oliver’s Insights looks at the importance of cycles to investors. The key points are as follows: Cyclical fluctuations in investment returns are particularly important for investors. Most

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Weekly market and economic update

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More of the same over the past week with mixed news on profits, nervousness over the US “fiscal cliff” and no resolution regarding Spain and Greece seeing the correction in

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Weekly economic and market update

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Signs global growth has bottomed continue to build. Chinese economic growth rose to 2.2% in the September quarter and indicators for retail sales, industrial production, investment, money supply and exports

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AMP Capital receives concept plan approval for landmark Circular Quay site

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AMP Capital and Mirvac Group have welcomed the decision by the NSW Government to approve the concept plan for the development of 71-79 Macquarie Street, part of the iconic Circular

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