June market update and 7 things healthy people do each morning

In this months newsletter, we include the June market update. Despite the slower than expected March-quarter growth in the US, there are signs of a stronger June quarter, including improved consumer spending and business investment.

As always, diversification is key as markets continue to be volatile. We have also included an article emphasising risk management strategies.

The early days of a divorce or separation can be very emotional and challenging with so many things to adjust to, so we have provided a checklist that may help on the financial front highlighting key issues to consider.

On a lighter note, a summary of 7 things healthy people do each morning is also included.

We hope that you enjoy this months newsletter and any questions or comments please let me know.

Regards,

Charmaine

ThreeSixty Research Market Update - June 2018

Highlights:

Inflation continues to creep higher and is close to or at 2% in major developed markets, although core measures of inflation remain below target.
Despite slower-than-expected March-quarter growth in the US, there are signs of a stronger June quarter, including improved consumer spending and business investment.
Tariff threats between the US, China and Europe are yet to be resolved and risk escalating into a trade war that could damage global trade.
In Italy, the political impasse was finally broken, with a coalition government formed between the two popular right parties, Lega Nord and the Five Star Movement.
Japan’s economy contracted in the March quarter, bringing into question the efficacy of the Bank of Japan’s quantitative easing measures.

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