ThreeSixty Research Market Update February 2015

Highlights: Global Central Banks continue to lower interest rates The RBA cuts the cash rate by 25bp to 2.25% (February 2015) The ECB finally announces Quantitative Easing – €60b per month Oil prices declined again in January – represents a 47% decline in 4 months Global bond yields trend lower US economic data continues to…

February Economic Update

Brian Parker, Head of the Portfolio Specialists Group, gives an update on markets during January. He discusses: how most world share markets rose over the month, other than the US why renewed concerns about the health of the world economy have caused some central banks to ease monetary policy why Australia’s investment environment remains uncertain,…

ThreeSixty Research Market Update December 2014

Highlights: Oil prices decline sharply through November. Global equity markets continued to rally strongly, although Australia did not participate. US economic data continues to show a sustainable recovery. Weak economic data across the Eurozone continues to support further ECB monetary intervention. China moves from targeted stimulus to a broad cut in interest rates to meet…

How to grow your wealth

Although you may not be thinking about your retirement yet, the reality is that every little extra you put aside now will pay off later down the track. After working hard all your life, you want to retire in comfort — that’s why you need a financial plan. Here’s five ways you can start to…