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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

• 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.

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.

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

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.

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