Money Matters March 21, 2017
LIVING UP TO EXPECTATIONS: Many have feared the start of a proper US hiking cycle – suggesting it would prompt a huge USD appreciation and
LIVING UP TO EXPECTATIONS: Many have feared the start of a proper US hiking cycle – suggesting it would prompt a huge USD appreciation and
According to Forbes, Warren Buffett made the biggest gain in wealth during 2016, a staggering $12 billion increase to reach over $74 billion. Buffett is
A CHANGE IN THE WIND… Over the past 6 months, equity markets have benefited from the tailwinds of a strong rebound in the global economy
LESS IS MORE Investors’ response to Donald Trump’s surprisingly conventional presidential address to Congress on Tuesday, which lacked any real detail but importantly scaled back
On Wednesday 1st March, Austen Morris Associates Senior Partner Mr. Jon Holand and Senior Consultant Mr. Daryl Viojan hosted a private client dinner in association with
LET’S BE HAVING YOU The overall interpretation of post-election trading dynamics for US equities is as follows: Investors are reticent to reduce exposure because economic
THE HONEYMOON Not everyone is finding the Donald Trump Presidency straightforward. Foreign leaders have struggled with his “ad-lib” style, the media have provoked his ire
For many expatriate workers, their overseas contract is THE golden opportunity to set themselves up financially for life. They usually have high earnings, large living
IT’S COMPLICATED Market moves this week suggest this dynamic continued – the S&P 500 hit 39 consecutive days without a move of more than 1%
DRAGGING FEET… This week’s market moves, policy announcements, and political news flow provided a very good summary of the current outlook. Coincidently economic data is
THE APPETISER Many questioned whether Donald Trump would follow through with the wide, and often controversial, range of promises made during the election campaign. His
WHEN THE RUBBER HITS THE ROAD Since the 8th November US elections, there has been a sharp acceleration (and in some cases reversal) of asset
Waiting for Donald This week US markets are closed for Martin Luther King Day on Monday, Teresa May outlines her Brexit strategy on Tuesday, there
Taking 2016 as a whole, growth came in below expectations almost across the board – with the notable exception of China. However, as we start
Dear Clients, Partners and Friends, Firstly let me once again thank our existing clients all over the world for their ongoing and continued support toward
Frequent readers will know of our great interest in the plethora of reforms announced by the Modi government in India since 2014 – and of
On Saturday November 12th, Austen Morris Associates enjoyed hosting a table for the 6th Annual Chi Fan for Charity in Shanghai. Austen Morris Associates’ Managing
Politically Incorrect After a long period in which monetary policy has led markets, the baton has (at least in part) passed back to politicians over
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