How to have better conversations about money in your relationship

Money can be the cause of friction, fights, and relationship bust-ups. Relationships Australia surveyed people about why they thought financial problems were likely to push couples apart. Almost one third thought it was because of people’s different priorities and expectations. Our ability to discuss money with our other-half, new love, siblings, parents, and business partners […]

Economic Update – April 2021

Vaccination nationalism! US COVID-19 infection rate starts to climb again despite vaccine rollout US and global economic growth strong – but not yet inflationary Bond yields rise strongly as inflation expectations increase in response to economic recovery and maintenance of stimulatory policy settings The Big Picture The race against COVID-19 continues but at very different […]

Economic Update – March 2021

Bond yields spike – US inflation fears bubble up and the 10-year bond interest rate rises to reflect this – Globally, COVID 19 cases have declined for 6 weeks; millions vaccinated in the US and UK – Corporate earnings strongly surprise on the upside; and governments continue spending   The Big Picture As if there […]