In the last few days concerns have escalated again in Europe. This time it has been centred on one of the smallest European economies, Cyprus.
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At its first meeting for the year, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to leave the official cash rate unchanged at 3.0%, writes Stephen Halmarick, Head of Investment Markets Research at Colonial First State. This outcome was widely expected.
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Left alone, the so-called "Fiscal Cliff" in the US would have subtracted 4% from GDP growth in 2013 - most likely taking the economy back into recession, writes Stephen Halmarick, Head of Investment Markets Research at Colonial First State.
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2012 has been a year of uncertainty with markets focused on event risk created by policy and political developments in the global economy, writes Belinda Allen, Senior Analyst at Colonial First State.
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The US elections have returned the status quo: Barack Obama remains as President, the Democrats retain their majority in the Senate and the Republicans still control the House.
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Given the financial and banking crisis that has enveloped the European Union (EU), it is no wonder the economy is in recession. While growth rates differ dramatically across the EU, with Germany near the top and Greece at the bottom, the region as a whole is in recession. This is a significant event considering the EU accounts for around 25% of the world economy.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has eased monetary policy on global concerns and growth outlook, writes Belinda Allen, Senior Analyst at Colonial First State.
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The US is focused on the Presidential election on Tuesday 6 November. Most opinion polls I have seen, most coverage on the TV and most people I have spoken to tell me that President Obama is likely to be re-elected in a close result, writes Stephen Halmarick from Colonial First State.
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The Australian economy celebrated its 21st consecutive year of growth in June, with households and exporters picking up the slack from a more subdued mining sector. Belinda Allen from Colonial First State dissects the data and reveals what it means for our economic future.
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On July 1, after months of political debate, the Australian Government's new scheme to put a price on carbon pollution came into effect. But just what impact will it have on your budget?
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Senior Analyst, Belinda Allen reviews some of the key factors that continue to impact the performance of the local sharemarket, despite the relative strength of the local economy.
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Thinking of converting your investments to cash? Here are three things you need to know first.
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