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.

Long-term global trends and implications for markets

Trends that influencing economic growth and investment markets

Weekly Market Update with Shane Oliver

shares push higher; more signs of central banks slowing (excepting RBNZ); US recession risk; Covid in Aust & China; watch US payrolls & Aust CPI; Viva La Vida

Oliver’s Insights – Seven things to keep in mind

Successful investing can be really hard in times like the present. Falls in share markets and other assets are stressful as no one likes to see their wealth decline and the natural inclination is to retreat to safety.

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