There are some interesting trends driving global markets at the moment. Here are four themes we think investors should pay attention to. 1. Low earnings growth is fuelling M&A There’s virtually no earnings growth in the top 100 stocks at the … [Read more...]
ThreeSixty Research Market Update – December 2016
Highlights: In November equity markets were boosted by Donald Trump’s election victory as investors bet that his policies will be better for business and likely to lead to stronger US economic growth. Oil prices rose 5.5% to US$49.41 … [Read more...]
Grey debt and the 'bank of mum and dad'
You may be in the enviable of one day entering retirement with your mortgage paid off, adequate superannuation savings and no debts left to pay off. However, the combination of high house prices, low interest rates and low inflation are making it … [Read more...]
Get ready for christmas with our top festive tips
Christmas is a joyous time but the lead-up to the festive season can be stressful and can really stretch your finances. Here are some easy ways to spread Christmas cheer without blowing your budget. 1. Make a list and check it twice In the … [Read more...]
America at the crossroads? Challenges for the new president
The political circus has ended, the campaign tent is now folded. Americans appear to have elected Donald Trump as their new President. President Trump will lead an economy with deep problems and mixed prospects. The narrow victory for President Trump … [Read more...]
Making America grate or great again?
This has been a fascinating US Presidential campaign. Neither of the two leading candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have been popular with the electorate. Memorable phrases like “build a great wall”, “drain the swamp of Washington” and … [Read more...]
ThreeSixty Research Market Update – October 2016
Highlights: In September equity and bond markets were dominated by investor concerns around the timing of the next US interest rate hike. Crude oil prices rose 8% on talks from producer countries of possible cuts to oil production … [Read more...]
Make the most of your health insurance with complementary therapies
The gap between conventional medicine and complementary therapies is blurring, as more and more people are using both – and they can often work alongside each other. It’s not uncommon these days to have a doctor who also does acupuncture, or who … [Read more...]
Could Alzheimer’s be Type 3 diabetes?
We all know that bad diets can trigger obesity, diabetes and heart disease. But did you know that a good diet may also lower your risk of getting Alzheimer’s? Research by Susan La Monte[1], a neuropathologist at Brown University in the US, has left … [Read more...]
5 ways to release capital from your house to fund retirement
1. Downsize Approaching retirement, you’re likely to have a substantial amount of equity built up in your home, or you might own it outright. When you consider the expenses involved in upkeep of your family home, and the work you need to do to … [Read more...]
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