January 2025 Economic & Market Review – Markets Rebound, Rate Decisions and Trade Tensions
Talking points
- Markets Rebounded in January – Despite a shaky start to the year, financial markets saw strong gains. The S&P 500 rose 2.7%, the Nasdaq climbed 1.6%, and the Dow Jones surged 4.7%. The ASX 200 also performed well, up 4.6% including dividends.
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December 2024 Economic & Market Review – Volatile Markets, Surging Real Yields, and a Slumping Australian Dollar
Talking points
- Market volatility surges amid inflation and policy uncertainty: December saw markets react sharply to concerns about inflation tied to Trump’s proposed policies. The US dollar strengthened, while the Federal Reserve adopted a more cautious tone on rate cuts.
- Global equities stumble as real yields rise:
November 2024 Economic & Market Review – Rallying Sharemarket, Rising Bitcoin and a Strengthening US Dollar
Talking points
- Elections and Earnings – A Winning Combo for Markets: Markets rallied in November following a decisive Republican victory in the US election. Analysts project that proposed corporate tax cuts could increase earnings by 5%, pushing major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones to

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