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Economic Update - 05/10/2022

Economic Update October 2022

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Blog - 05/09/2022

Economic Update September 2022

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe.  Key points: - Central banks send mixed messages in their approach to addressing inflation - Australian retail sales easily beat expectations indicating a level of consumer confidence - Ukraine exports start to flow which is hoped will dampen food price inflation globally We hope you find this month’s Economic Update as informative as always. If you have any feedback or would like to discuss any aspect of this report, please contact us.

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Economic Update - 01/08/2022

Economic Update - August 2022

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: - Central banks continue to remove policy easing at a rapid rate - Slight easing of supply-side bottlenecks is hoped to result in a softening in inflation data - Australian unemployment rate now the lowest since 1974! We hope you find this month’s Economic Update as informative as always. If you have any feedback or would like to discuss any aspect of this report, please contact our team.

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Blog - 08/07/2022

Economic Update - July 2022

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: - How far will the Fed go in raising official interest rates? - Russia on the back foot economically as sanctions bite - Australia jobs data still strong and unemployment remains below 4.0%

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Blog - 21/06/2022

Recent Market Volatility

As you may be aware financial markets have been through a period of elevated volatility in the past couple of weeks, which has served to punctuate the regime change we have been experiencing in markets so far in 2022, in particular, this June quarter. This regime change is coming from the world ‘re-opening’ post the Covid 19 lockdowns, which has led to both rising demand and ongoing disruption to the supply of manufactured products. This has in turn led to rising inflationary pressure and some outsized responses by central banks in the near term, with the expectation of more interest rate rises to come.

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Blog - 02/06/2022

Economic Update June 2022

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe.  Key points: - Market volatility has been high driven by inflation and interest rate concerns, Stagflation seen as a risk - US Fed and Australia’s RBA lift cash rates but bond rates ease from highs achieved early in May - China is stimulating its economy as Covid case numbers decline We hope you find this month’s Economic Update as informative as always. If you have any feedback or would like to discuss any aspect of this report, please contact our team.

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Blog - 06/05/2022

Economic Update May 2022

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe.  Key points: - US Fed talks of bigger and quicker rate increases than recently anticipated - US growth surprised on the downside with the economy actually contracting in the March quarter of 2022 - Australian inflation rises strongly on the back of fuel prices and construction costs

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Blog - 04/04/2022

Economic Update April 2022

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Blog - 30/03/2022

Federal Budget Summary 2022

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Economic Update - 28/02/2022

Market volatility & Europe

In this update we provide an overview of the market volatility and the impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Blog - 12/05/2021

At a Glance: Federal Budget 2021

Please find below a high-level overview of key takeout’s from the Federal Budget Summary 2021 as delivered overnight.

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News - 12/05/2021

Federal Budget Summary 2021

In this special report, our Head of Professional Standards & Technical Services, Craig Meldrum, looks at the key takeouts from the federal budget and what it means for individuals and businesses for tax, superannuation and social security that may impact wealth creation and retirement funding strategies for Infocus’ advisers and clients.

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Economic Update - 01/04/2021

Economic Update April 2021

Within this month’s update, we share with you a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Vaccination nationalism! - US COVID-19 infection rate starts to climb again despite vaccine rollout - US and global economic growth strong – but not yet inflationary - Bond yields rise strongly as inflation expectations increase in response to economic recovery and maintenance of stimulatory policy settings

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Economic Update - 02/03/2021

Economic Update - March 2021

Within this month’s update, we share with you a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe.  Bond yields spike - US inflation fears bubble up and the 10-year bond interest rate rises to reflect this - Globally COVID 19 cases have declined for 6 weeks, millions vaccinated in the US and UK  - Corporate earnings strongly surprise on the upside and governments continue spending 

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Economic Update - 08/02/2021

Economic Update February 2021

Within this month’s update, we share with you a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. A new dawn for the American economy - January 6 riots in Washington DC highlight the magnitude of the political divide in the US - Problems with vaccine roll-outs, shortages of supply and slower than forecast inoculation rates - China’s economy undoubtedly strong, rest of the world coming good but slower than expected

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Economic Update - 15/01/2021

Economic Update January 2021

Within this month’s update, we share with you a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Recovery continues but short-term uncertainty taints 2021 prospects COVID-19 vaccines rolling out but slower than anticipated – a more contagious strain emerges China trade dispute with Australia showing no signs of easing  Brexit deal clinched finally and on terms favourable to the UK

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Economic Update - 03/12/2020

Economic Update - December 2020

Will COVID-19 vaccines and treatments deliver? - Peer-reviewed clinical trial data for COVID-19 vaccines not yet published - Lots of very strong growth data around the world for quarter three as it anticipates a rebound - Similarly, Australian labour force data are strong pointing to a positive start to 2021

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Economic Update - 01/11/2020

Economic Update - November 2020

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Blog - 07/10/2020

Federal Budget Summary 2020

In this special report, our Head of Professional Standards & Technical Services, Craig Meldrum, looks at the key takeouts from the federal budget and what it means for individuals and businesses. It will include a summary of the tax, superannuation and social security changes that may impact wealth creation and retirement funding strategies for Infocus’ advisers and clients.

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