Caton's Corner

BT’s Chief Economist Dr Chris Caton provides financial and economic overview to investors, to keep informed about the market and to achieve their financial goals.

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The worst month, the best week

The last week in October was the US market's best week in 34 years. Was this just another bounce or the start of a welcome recovery? BT Chief Economist Chris Caton takes a closer look.    

Somewhere we've never been before

BT's Chief Economist Chris Caton on the severity of global market downturn, the 'panic of 2008' and where things might head to next.

The plot thickens

BT Chief Economist Chris Caton on the US Federal Reserve package to bail out Wall Street and the impact on financial markets.

The worst month, the best week

The last week in October was the US market's best week in 34 years. Was this just another bounce or the start of a welcome recovery? BT Chief Economist Chris Caton takes a closer look.    

Who would be an economist?

BT Chief Economist Chris Caton on the falling dominoes of the US financial system, and the US Federal Reserve's proposal to save the day.

What's going on?

BT Chief Economist Chris Caton on the latest casualties from the global credit crunch, the fallout for Australian investors and where to find the silver lining …

Did something happen in mid-July?

BT Chief Economist Chris Caton looks at the markets that hit lows (or highs) in mid-July, and speculates on possible falling interest rates.

When will this end?

BT Chief Economist Chris Caton looks at the factors besetting US financial markets in the second half of 2008, and what this means for an Australian share market recovery.

Bulls and Bears: Chris Caton on investing in 2008

Earlier in July as markets hit their lowest point in two years, Better Investor spoke to BT’s Chief Economist Chris Caton about his personal experiences as a long-time investor.

Happy New Financial Year?

BT Chief Economist Chris Caton on the three factors that made 2007/08 a tough year, and the outlook for 2008/09.

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