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Market and Economic Conditions: Q4 2020

Markets achieved strong positive returns over the December quarter despite the re-imposition of restrictions as a result of a resurgence in COVID-19 cases and the spread of a new strain.

Australian Monthly Market Review: Dec

Over the month of December, markets broadly achieved positive returns as vaccine roll-outs and another fiscal stimulus package in the US offset bad news on the virus front.

Australian Monthly Market Review: Nov

While COVID-19 cases continued to soar in the US, UK and Continental Europe over November, markets shrugged off short-term developments and soared on the back of positive vaccine news.

Australian Monthly Market Review: Oct

Overseas shares posted negative returns in October 2020 as fears of a slowdown in the recovery materialised with onerous restrictions being re-imposed amid resurgence in COVID-19 cases.

Market and Economic Conditions: Q3 2020

Markets have maintained a broadly positive run since the previous quarter.

Australian Monthly Market Review: Sep

Over the month of September, markets experienced a reversal in investor sentiment.

Australian Monthly Market Review: August

For the month of August, growth assets performed well as investor momentum remained strong.

Australian Monthly Market Review: July

The month of July generally saw positive returns across asset classes, as growth assets continue to gain.

Market and Economic Conditions: Q2 2020

Markets have recovered over the June quarter from the sharp declines in March.

Australian Monthly Market Review: June

Growth assets continued to recover over June, but at a slower and more volatile pace than in May.

Australian Monthly Market Review: May

Following the strong rebound in risk assets over April, the recovery continued into the month of May.

Australian Monthly Market Review: April

Coronavirus fears drove losses across equity markets and sparked a flight to defensive assets in April 2020.

Australian Monthly Market Review: March

COVID-19 continued to cause a severe shock to the global economy and financial market.

Market and Economic Conditions: Q1 2020

Markets have responded negatively to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus around the world causing a decline in risky assets.

Australian Monthly Market Review: Feb

Coronavirus fears drove losses across equity markets and sparked a flight to defensive assets over February.

Australian Monthly Market Review: Jan

Global Shares closed out the month with losses after reaching fresh highs in mid January 2020.

Market and Economic Conditions: Q4 2019

Global share markets ended a remarkable 2019 rally on a strong note with major stock indexes reaching fresh all-time highs.

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