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February Economic Update with Bob Cunneen

by Peter Maurer | Feb 15, 2017 | Market Updates | 0 Comments

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Senior Economist and Portfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during January.

He discusses:

• how US shares made record highs in January given President Trump’s promises of corporate tax cuts and infrastructure spending

• trade threats, the prospect of higher US interest rates and the political risks in Europe being key factors driving markets, and

• economic activity in Australia remaining mixed.

Find out more:

Download the 2 page – February economic & market update.