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Earnings season at home sees strongest monthly gain in markets since mid-2016, while there’s progress on the Brexit front as PM May opens up on a vote to block a no-deal exit.

Libby Cantrill, head of public policy affairs and government affairs at PIMCO, shares some unique insights into the good, the bad and the ugly sides to US public policy issues. Learn more.

BT’s Chief Investment Officer, Platforms and Investments, shares insights about our investment philosophy, the current investment backdrop and operating in a low interest rate environment.

As the US-China trade war continues, we take a look at the triggers for the tensions, what happens after the ceasefire and the implications for Australia’s economy.

Global markets recovered somewhat from the falls seen in late 2018. Improved sentiment regarding trade, US Fed patience, Chinese stimulus and Brexit approach supported the markets.

Global equity markets continued to fall throughout the month, marking the end to the worst year since the GFC. Economic slowdown fears was a key theme globally in December.

Uncertainty over US monetary policy, US-China trade relations, the wavering strength of the EU economy, and oil price were in focus during November, further impacting market volatility and the direction of major equity market indices.

Global employment continues to improve in October, however markets have reacted negatively to trade risks, Brexit uncertainty and concern over Italy’s fiscal position.

Investors remained cautious in September as markets felt the headwinds of rising bond yields, global trade uncertainty and growing debt concerns in Italy.

The September quarter delivered mixed performance across markets around the world with the US stock market posting its strongest quarterly performance since 2013 and Japan delivering a stand out market return on the back of a weakening yen.

Brexit arguably is a 'black swan' that, paradoxically, has taken years to unfold. Despite this, we still do not know what the effects of Brexit will be.

August saw a mixed month for the markets with heightened tensions in the global trade front, directing negativity towards emerging-markets currencies.

Buoyant times in the Australian resources industry – more than just a commodity for the Australian economy

Finite resources, and the need to consider the impact of the climate in fulfilling needs from water, food and energy supply, has opened opportunities for companies to offer alternative or sustainable solutions.

Accessing superannuation to help repay personal debt is a strategy people can consider in the lead-up to retirement.

Despite a further rise in global bond yields, continued strength in the US dollar and concerns of escalating trade tensions between the US and China, global stock markets mostly pushed higher in July.

Global markets were unsettled in June by the possibility of a trade war.

Global markets were unsettled in June by the possibility of a trade war.

The growing need for online security could create investment opportunities for your clients' portfolios.

Philip Brooks, Wellington, shares how disruptive technology is transforming sectors, such as healthcare and automotive.

How to discuss sustainable, ethical and impact investing with your clients.

A stream of geo-political news from a variety of fronts affected markets during May.

The digital landscape has forced the media sector to transform, with some companies better able to evolve than others.

Global markets mostly managed to rise in April, after starting the month under pressure from China’s tit-for-tat response to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs.