News & Insights

Economic Update - 01/10/2020

Economic Update - October 2020

Labour markets seemingly improve - Australian unemployment rate fell to 6.8%, still high but better than expected due in part to JobKeeper - RBA and government are expected to provide more economic stimulus  - US presidential election may cause elevated volatility in financial markets

Economic Update - 09/09/2020

September Economic Update

Within this month’s update, we share with you a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. New highs on Wall Street: - Earnings season in US beats expectations, noting that expectations were lower due to COVID-19  - The US market buoyed by large Tech companies still leading the charge  - Australian jobs data show some strength but not out of the woods yet

Economic Update - 04/08/2020

Economic Update - August 2020

- The ASX 200 and S&P 500 both posted four months of positive returns - COVID vaccines are under development and undergoing trials in many countries, expectations are that they may be available in early 2021 - China economic data are getting back to pre-COVID levels

Economic Update - 06/07/2020

Economic Update - July 2020

Within this month’s update, we share with you a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe.  The recovery is happening sooner than we expected! - End of quarter market volatility might have blurred the underlying strength of markets - There are strong signs that many investors were too pessimistic a few months ago - The US Federal Reserve continues to support markets

Economic Update - 04/06/2020

Economic Update - June 2020

Economic Update - 05/05/2020

Economic Update - May 2020

Blog - 15/04/2020

Receipt of funds and issue of Convertible Notes

On 11 March 2020 Infocus Wealth Management Limited announced a proposed capital raising of $300,000 through the issue of convertible notes each with a face value of $1.00 (Convertible Notes). The Offer was circulated to existing shareholders, noteholders and sophisticated investors known to directors and management.

Economic Update - 01/04/2020

Economic Update - April 2020

The new economy - COVID-19 causes markets to tumble - Governments act swiftly with relief packages - Central banks co-ordinate significant monetary policy stimulus

Blog - 26/03/2020

Government Stimulus Round 2: What this means for you

Economic Update - 02/03/2020

Economic Update - March 2020

Within this month’s update, we share with you a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe.  Coronavirus and US elections disturb markets - The coronavirus dominates news and economic outlook. Currently causing disruption to communities, economies and markets. - The Democratic Party primaries have yet not yet identified a clear contender to run against President Trump in the US Presidential election in November. - US economic data indicates the economy remains healthy, caveat being the coronavirus.

Economic Update - 06/02/2020

Economic Update February 2020

Within this month’s update, we share with you a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe.  Good start to year for markets. - US trade deals signed - Stronger China data - Better than expected Australian data.

Economic Update - 06/01/2020

Economic Update - January 2020

Within this month’s update, we share with you a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Optimism for share markets in 2020. - Equity markets offer good growth and yield opportunities - US-China tariff deal could be big news - Clarity over Brexit gives more growth prospects.

Economic Update - 05/12/2019

Economic Update - December 2019

Within this month’s update, we share with you a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Optimism pervades year end - Collective opinion that a US recession was imminent vanishes - US Fed firmly on hold - Westpac gets caught up in money laundering scams

Economic Update - 05/11/2019

Economic Update - November 2019