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Here are practical key points for you to consider.

Key points

• Share markets have fallen sharply over the last week or so on the back of coronavirus concerns.

Three reasons why Australia may come through this period of global misery better than most countries.

But unlikely to be enough to justify rate hikes until 2019

• The Australian economy grew 2.4% through 2017, good but well below potential given high population growth.

What does the 2018-19 Federal Budget mean to the majority of our clients?

Watch the following video for a summary of proposed changes in Federal Budget 2018-19 by Sydney Financial Planning's CEO Bill Bracey.

Key points

• Shares are at risk of a short-term correction or consolidation, but investment markets should provide solid returns this year on the back of continuing economic recovery and low interest rates.

Key points

• 2019 saw growth slow, recession fears increase and the US trade wars ramp up, but solid investment returns as monetary policy eased, bond yields fell and demand for unlisted assets remained strong.

Key points

• Australian growth is likely to remain weak over the next year. Expect further monetary & fiscal stimulus.

What does it mean for the bear market in shares?

The Government announced that they are building upon their strong foundations with a responsible Budget focused on housing affordability, infrastructure, education, welfare, and measures that improve fairness.

and what it means to you?

Happy end of financial year! Bill Bracey of Sydney Financial Planning provides an economic update for the new financial year (July 2019).

On 22 March 2020 the Government announced a further package of measures designed to stimulate the economy and assist individuals and businesses with mitigating the negative economic impacts associated with the Coronavirus pandemic.

triggering (another) correction in share markets

Key points

• The trade war between the US and China is escalating, posing a rising threat to global growth.
• Although we remain of the view that a deal will be reached, the risk has increased.

After being a Financial Planner for over 30 year and being an avid investor for over 45 years. I thought I’d seen it all.

We look at a few statistics on what has happened with the economy so far and insights into what's to come.

Mainstream and financial media keep presenting us daily with the ever-present worry list surrounding investment markets that relates to economic activity, profits, interest rates, politics, etc. Or by the perennial predictions of an imminent crash.

but it could have been much worse...

The 2019-20 Federal Budget promise...

This evening the government has stuck to its plan for building a stronger Australian economy, headlined by announcing a $7.1 Billion surplus next financial year. Below is a link to our practical summary of the pre-election budget