Highlights;
Global equity markets were sharply lower in January
Oil price volatility was the dominate reason for the global uncertainties
China economic data marginally weaker but signs of stabilisation emerging
US economic data mixed but remains resilient
Eurozone economic activity shows continued improvement
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) introduces negative interest rates to provide further stimulus
RBA sees positive improvement in the economy as business credit growth continues to improve
RBA retains cash rate at 2.0%