Director's Perspective By Inbam Devadason Global share markets were down around 5% over the month of January 2014 with concern over slowing Global growth and a natural correction after a strong rally in the 2013 calendar year. Over the month of February most of these losses have been recouped. Confidence in the Global recovery has
Director's Perspective By Mario Isaias Welcome to the New Year and I trust you had a wonderful festive season with family and friends. The previous calendar year will be remembered as one of the better investment years. With low interest rates and central bank support, most markets performed very well, led by the U.S. -
Director's Perspective By Noel Hucker With 2013 drawing to a close we'd like to thank you for your ongoing support of our business. The team at Harvest wishes you and your family a very happy holiday and a prosperous 2014. We look forward to working with you again in the New Year. In our newsletter
Director's Perspective By Inbam Devadason Global share markets have continued to trend upwards, with some stabilisation over the month of November 2013. Global economic growth has improved over the last 6 months and in particular, even Europe has returned to modest growth. In Australia, business and consumer confidence levels have improved over the last 3
Investment Market Update Global equity markets have performed strongly in 2013 year to date. Since the US debt ceiling was raised this month equity markets have continued to rise strongly. The equity market performances reflect increased confidence that the global economy is recovering. The delay in the US Federal Reserve reducing its bond buying from
Investment Market Update Global equity markets have performed well in 2013 year to date. August was a strong month for the Australian market but a weak month for most Global equity markets. Tension with respect to potential military action against Syria caused some weakness in markets in August 2013. Other factors affecting markets in recent
Investment Market Update The volatility in global equity markets has increased significantly in the period from May to July 2013. The volatility is mainly due to concerns that the US Quantitative Easing (i.e. buying government Bonds) policy will be tapered off towards the end of this year, that China is showing signs of slowing down
Global equity markets have performed strongly during the months of January and February 2013. We have seen some short term pullback in the last week, mainly over an uncertain election result in Italy. Some key themes affecting the market are as follows:
Investment Market Commentary Global equity markets have performed strongly during the months of December 2012 and January 2013. Some key themes affecting the market are as follows: Australia Australian business confidence increased significantly to +3 (up from -9) in December 2012. The increase is due to the Australian RBA rate cut in December 2012
Commentary “Mixed is perhaps the best way to describe the 2012 investment year. The world’s major economies and economic blocs all had their issues to deal with. Some overcame these issues well while others struggled. With the 2012 U.S. Presidential election victory behind him, Barack Obama will go into 2013 with a major focus on
