
Stock Market Wrap-up – March 2021
Australian Cash & Fixed Interest — Review There has been little change to short-term interest rates, and the 90-day bank bill yield remains close to
Australian Cash & Fixed Interest — Review There has been little change to short-term interest rates, and the 90-day bank bill yield remains close to
The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index returned 1.5% during the month. Australian equities underperformed key offshore markets as a strong reporting season was offset by a
The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index returned 0.3% during the month. Australian equities outperformed most key offshore markets during the month as equity markets saw a
The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index returned 1.2% during the month. Australian equities lagged key offshore markets during the month. Despite COVID-19 cases rising exponentially in
The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index returned 10.2% during the month. Australian equities enjoyed a strong month (in fact, the best monthly return since 1992) on
The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index returned 1.9% during the month. Australian equities were supported by the release of the Federal Budget early in the month
The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index returned -3.7% during the month. Australian equities lagged most developed markets during the month, as most markets took a breather
The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index returned 2.8% during the month. Australian equities lagged most developed markets in August. In major global developed markets the US
Australian Cash & Fixed Interest Short-term interest rates have remained very low, reflecting the target cash rate being held at 0.25% by the Reserve Bank
The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index returned 2.6% during the month. Australian equities rallied with global equity markets in June. An easing of mobility restrictions saw