Econosights – recession risks

Forecasts of a looming recession in 2023 or early 2024 in major economies have become consensus

Weekly market update 17-03-2023

This week, Dr Shane Oliver highlights the banking stress – the bad news (increased recession risk) and good news (less rate hikes); US inflation; raises the question as to whether Australian home prices bottomed; and more.

Oliver’s insights – shares hit another bout of turbulence

Shares have hit turbulence again with worries about inflation, interest rates, recession and, now, problems in US banks. Read more to learn what this means for investors.

Weekly market update 10-03-2023

Throughout the week, Dr Shane Oliver observes that shares are under more pressure; Fed turns more hawkish, RBA turns more dovish; China’s 5% growth target easier to beat; and more.

Weekly market update 03-03-2023

This week, Dr Shane Oliver observes that the Australian economy & inflation are slowing; RBA expected to hike +0.25% but soften its guidance; questions the saving buffers; and more changes to superannuation.

Oliver’s insights – lessons for today

Dr Shane Oliver highlights nine key lessons for today from the 1970s, 80s and 90s

Weekly market update 17-02-2023

This week, Dr Shane Oliver talks about the RBA right to focus on getting inflation down but it may have done enough; Australian home prices; most US inflation indicators still falling; and more.

Oliver’s Insights – the RBA hikes rates by another 0.25% – are we there yet?

The RBA hiked again by 0.25% taking the cash rate to 3.35%. It continues to expect to increase interest rates further.

Econosights – Why is inflation declining globally but not in Australia?

Senior Economist Diana Mousina highlights the three main reasons why inflation is declining globally but not in Australia