The ASX 200 has taken a severe battering over the last five weeks, down over 30% at the close of the market yesterday. The COVID-19 virus has gripped the globe and in doing so has dumped global markets to recession levels…
World Markets: Global Insights into Financial Trends and Investment Opportunities
When concerned with the global economy, it’s important to look beyond the powerhouses that are often in the spotlight, and to look at the various emerging markets operating just off stage.
Today’s biggest emerging markets (BEMs), include Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, South Korea and Turkey. Not as big, but still making impact, are Egypt, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and Thailand.
The Real Pain is Yet to Hit: More Market Pain to Come
The impact that has on economic output is devastating. And while the markets have just jumped, the real economic pain of all this has not even come close to hitting as it should.
Banks or Fintechs — Which Is the Better ASX Investment Right Now?
It’s an ASX stock market meltdown unlike anything we’ve seen in decades. A sell-off that is as extraordinary as it is frightening. However, it is also an opportunity. We haven’t seen stocks this cheap for a long time…
Why Iron Ore Prices Just Fell 3.1% Is Important — It’s Australia’s #1 Export
Iron ore is Australia’s number one export. Australia is the world’s iron ore powerhouse, with Brazil a close second. If iron ore prices fall below that and keep falling this is bad news. It will have a big effect on the Australian governments bottom line…
Look beyond the Headlines — Coronavirus to Trigger a Monetary Reset?
Infection spikes and stories of superspreaders continue to dominate the headlines.
But underneath the news are much bigger problems.
Unlimited Quantitative Easing Will Result in a Bull Market Like No Other
This current bear market, whilst savage, is going to be a huge opportunity. The Fed is pulling out all the stops to keep the party going…