Market Movements & Economic Review February 2023

Gold Coast Financial Planners

Stay up to date with what’s happened in the Australian economy and markets over the past month.

China’s plans to kickstart its economy after the pandemic shutdown have been dominating the news this month and will have worldwide implications, not the least for Australia.

Australian shares were up nearly 8% in January while US stocks climbed by about 5% but the markets are nervously waiting for expected increases in interest rates by major central banks this month to help curb inflation.

Click the video below to view our February update.

Economic and Market Update

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