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 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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Oliver’s Insights – the US election

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This issue of Oliver’s Insights looks at the November 6 US Presidential and Congressional elections and implications for share markets. The key points are as follows: The November 6 US Presidential election

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Weekly economic & market update

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The correction in global share markets that got underway in mid-September has resumed over the last week. This has been fuelled by the failure of the US share market to break

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Uncertainty continues regarding Spain and Greece. Spain is resisting applying for assistance for several reasons, including national pride, upcoming regional elections and the fact that 2 year borrowing costs remain

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“We’re on a road to nowhere, Come on inside, Taking that ride to nowhere…we’ll take that ride”  – Road to Nowhere, Talking Heads Spain’s Federal Government continues on the “Road to

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