Media Releases
Economic Update
IFM Investors Chief Economist Dr Alex Joiner comments on the latest global economic news and trends.
For much of the last month or so the upward momentum in US financial markets has begun to wane. This is particularly true in equities markets - in which significant optimism was being priced in around fiscal stimulus being introduced by the new administration in its first 100 days in office. But its recent unsuccessful bid to push through policy reform on healthcare (at least to date) and ongoing negotiation around tax reform has shaken market confidence. This pause in market gains is now reflective of a more measured outlook including delays to fiscal stimulus.
Related articles
IFM Investors, Ampol and GrainCorp welcome further investment in Australian renewable fuels industry from Federal Government
IFM Investors, Ampol and GrainCorp welcome the Federal Government’s announcement today to commit $250 million to low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) from the $1.7 billion Future Made in Australia Fund.
Australian Superannuation Investment Summit concludes
The Australian Super Summit has been an important opportunity to position and build awareness of Australia’s superannuation pool of savings. It has been a bid to create new investment opportunities for the millions of Australians who have investments in the United States through their super fund.
New report reveals USA is the top destination for Australian pension fund international investment
Australian pension funds are forecast to invest trillions of dollars in international markets by 2035 as they scour the globe in their aim to deliver the best investment returns for their millions of members, with the US coming out as the top investment destination.