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Find out the latest market investment news from BT Financial. The investors information guide to keep up with the Australian market performance and economic overviews.
Markets and performance - July 2008
7/08/2008
While oil prices fell and interest rates remained steady, share markets took a turn for the worst amid expectations of slower global growth and rising inflation.
Markets and performance - June 2008
10/07/2008
In June, rising food and oil prices continue to drive inflation as global share markets tumble.
Markets update: Australian share market dips again
23/06/2008
The Australian share market is down 6% so far in June and around 15% since the start of 2008. Find out what’s caused the latest fall and what to expect in the next six months.
Markets and performance - May 2008
11/06/2008
Global share markets were mixed in May, while oil prices and the Aussie dollar continued to rally.
Markets and performance - April 2008
8/05/2008
Global markets rallied strongly in April to make up some of the year's earlier losses.
The fund manager's view
17/04/2008
Dirk Morris, CEO of BT Investment Management on the outlook for the rest of 2008.
Markets and performance - March 2008
10/04/2008
March was a volatile month for global share markets, even as the US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates and pumped $200 billion into the US financial system.
The Bear Stearns bail-out: what does it mean for markets?
19/03/2008
When the history of this credit crunch is written it may be that the bail-out of Bear Stearns marks a turning point, says Dirk Morris, CEO of BT Investment Management ...
What's an investor to do?
19/03/2008
Volatility continues in financial markets, and it’s a gut-wrenching time for investors says Chris Caton, BT Chief Economist. As is almost always the case, this bout of uncertainty is coming from the United States, where there are continuing signs of grief in the financial sector.
Markets and performance - February 2008
10/03/2008
February proved to be yet another weak month for global share markets, though not quite as bad as what we saw in January. US economic data continues to suggest that the US is headed for recession and this is having a significant knock-on effect on the world’s other major economies.
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