May 2008 Newsletter
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From speculation to starvation
Brad Matthews, Hillross Economist writes about how rising food prices have been a feature of recent inflation numbers in Australia, with the food component of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising by nearly 6% over the past year. The outlook for Australian house pricesThis Oliver's Insights article examines the outlook for Australian house prices. Oil prices and the economic outlookThis Oliver’s Insights article looks at the latest surge in oil prices, which has taken them up to US$120 a barrel in the last week, well up from just above US$10 in 1998. Shares – is the bear market over?Since the panic lows in mid-March global shares are up 15%, Australian shares are up 17% and Asian shares are up 19%. This Oliver’s Insights article looks at the issue of whether the rebound is just a bear market rally or whether it's the start of a new bull market. |