In this update, Bob Cunneen, Senior Economist and Portfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during January.
He discusses:
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how US shares made record highs in January given President Trump’s promises of corporate tax cuts and infrastructure spending
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trade threats, the prospect of higher US interest rates and the political risks in Europe being key factors driving markets, and
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economic activity in Australia remaining mixed.
Find out more:
Download the 2 page – February economic & market update.