Author: Robert

A certain degree of heightened global uncertainty continues to be a backdrop for the Australian economy. Despite this, most sectors have been able to shrug off this impact and record growth, albeit modest. The economy is recession free,…

Australia heads into an uncertain April with the global markets perched on the edge of their seats as a number of key events unfold. From Trump policies in the US, Brexit for the UK, elections in Europe and…

After a volatile start to the year, Australia’s financial markets will look to the economic data for guidance during the month of February. Below is a look at the major market-moving events on the Australian calendar over the…

From the desk of Rob Francis, easyMarkets. The global financial markets are still buzzing after the surprise election of Donald Trump to the US presidency. The GOP candidate, who ran a decidedly anti-establishment campaign, easily swept to power…

From the desk of Robert Frances, APAC Director, easyMarkets. Sugar production is a multi-billion-dollar global industry that is a major source of revenue for Australian farmers. For Australia, industry revenues reached $2 billion in 2015 following similar gains…

Robert Francis, Managing Director APAC, easyMarkets Australia’s economy has shown surprising resilience this year, as consumer spending and exports continued to support economic growth. The Australian dollar, while moving off yearly highs, has gained more than 4% against…

CPI Pulse: New Zealand (NZD), United Kingdom (GBP) and United States (USD) To Report Fresh Inflation Data This Week The consumer price index (CPI) is one of the most closely followed events on the economic calendar. In the…

The Australian dollar has had a resilient year, climbing 5% against its US counterpart through September. But the underlying trend in the so-called Aussie currency has been anything but positive. The AUD/USD exchange rate has declined around 18%…

The month of September is highly active in the financial markets, as traders in the northern hemisphere return from summer vacation. For Australia, September represents the start of the spring season. As the weather warms up, so too…

Australia’s election came down to the wire on Saturday, with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s Coalition falling short of the 76-seat minimum needed to form a majority government. By Tuesday evening, the Liberal/National coalition had secured 68 votes with…

From the desk of Robert, Managing Director (APAC) at easyMarkets. A devastating storm across eastern Australia over the weekend caused severe flooding and left at least three people dead, reminding us all that we are all at the…

With Australia’s wheat sowing season well under way,[1] investors are paying more attention to the value of the Australian dollar. A weaker Aussie has helped support the nation’s export economy, which accounts for roughly 21% of gross domestic…