COVID-19

Significant global and domestic pressures have created a particularly challenging environment for small businesses, which are facing higher costs and lower revenue as “long-tail effects” of the pandemic, the peak industry body says in new research.

Markets have moved sharply to reprice Chinese assets upwards after the world’s second-largest economy signalled its reopening. However, some doubt the sustainability of the current bull market, saying key ingredients for a lasting recovery are missing.

Latest research from Investment Trends shows a weakening in retail investor numbers, with “interest rate rises, market downturn and inflation” all playing a role.

Despite the widespread damage caused by Covid-19, the crisis accelerated the pace of technological advancements along with our ability to adapt to the latest changes. A survey by McKinsey & Co found that Covid-19 sped up the adoption of digital technologies by several years.

Following the reopening of global markets post-Covid, there was a sudden change in macro-economic conditions caused by massive stimulus spending and supply constraints. Central bankers were caught asleep at the wheel, but are now starting to talk tough.

Following the re-opening of global markets post-Covid, there was a sudden change in macro-economic conditions caused by massive stimulus spending and supply constraints. Central bankers were caught asleep at the wheel, while inflation was surging in the background.

Following the reopening of global markets post-Covid, there was a sudden change in macro-economic conditions caused by massive stimulus spending and supply constraints, and central bankers were caught asleep at the wheel while inflation surged in the background. Central bankers are now talking tough.

With less than a month remaining, EOFY is fast approaching and for financial advisers, it’s the most stressful time of the year. In under a month, things can turn from calm to overwhelming, at the blink of an eye.

As you would have expected, growth and technology-based stocks were the big winners this year posting spectacular gains during some volatile times. But a lot has changed since the start of the year. Disruption caused by the COVID-19 lockdowns and the heavy stimulus required to keep the economy afloat has sent inflation fears ripping through…

ASX fights back, COVID winners back as lockdowns extended, oil at three-year high The ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) overcame a negative lead to finished broadly flat on Monday. COVID-19 outbreaks in almost every state barring Victoria have sent the market back into the realm of 2020’s top trades. On the one hand, travel and tourism-facing stocks suffered,…