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11/12/08

Selected market indicators commentary - 30 November 2008 
Domestic and global equities continued their downtrend in November.
13/11/08

Selected market indicators commentary - 31 October 2008 
October saw sharp declines in both domestic and global equity markets.
6/11/08

Looking on the bright side of super - there is one… really 
Is the joy you experience when finding $50 equal to the despair of losing the same amount?
15/10/08

Selected market indicators commentary - 30 September 2008 
September saw domestic and global equity markets decline sharply.
16/9/08

Selected market indicators commentary - 31 August 2008 
The month of August saw domestic and global equity markets rebound with a reduction in inflationary concerns and a falling oil price offsetting weaker global economic data and renewed concerns for financials.
21/8/08

Selected market indicators commentary - 31 July 2008 
The month of July saw equity markets continue to fall as banks continued write-downs of credit exposures and concerns remained over the slowing global economy.
18/8/08

Mercer: Fund Manager of the Year 2008 
Mercer has been awarded Money Management/Lonsec’s ‘Fund Manager of the Year’ in the Multi-Manager category at its annual awards night on 8 May 2008.
31/7/08

In times of negative returns, should you look at alternatives? 
Financial markets in turmoil, skyrocketing petrol prices, lower superannuation balances - it’s enough to drive you to drink.
16/7/08

Selected market indicators commentary - 30 June 2008 
The month of June saw a significant decline in equity markets, driven by record oil prices, persistent inflationary pressures, slowing global growth and continued fallout from the credit crisis.
15/7/08

Couldn't attend one of our recent Investment Briefings? 
Mercer's Chief Investment Officer, Russell Clarke, recently hosted briefing sessions on the impact of market volatility on our clients' investment portfolios.
20/6/08

Selected market indicators commentary - 31 May 2008 
Rising energy prices and accompanying inflationary concerns were the predominant economic themes in May.
19/5/08

Selected market indicators commentary - 30 April 2008 
The month of April saw equity markets regain strength as the global credit crisis began to ease in response to better than expected data out of the US.
5/5/08

Changing tack can be tempting, but keep your destination in mind 
Have you noticed that share market falls tend to be more newsworthy than share market rallies?
14/4/08

Selected market indicators commentary - 31 March 2008 
Global and local equity markets continued their descent in March as affects of the global credit crisis continued to impact heavily on the outlook for US economic activity.
10/4/08

Market volatility getting to you? Seek advice 
The new calendar year has brought with it volatility to sharemarkets worldwide, largely driven by the US sub-prime mortgage crisis and a weakened American economy.
18/3/08

Selected market indicators commentary - 29 February 2008 
The Australian sharemarket fell over February after the RBA again increased the official rate of borrowing whilst global equities also lost ground as fears of a US recession continued to gather steam after weak US economic data was released.
20/2/08

Selected market indicators commentary - 31 January 2008 
The month of January saw equity markets sold off as US sub-prime issues fuelled fears of a US recession and a slowdown in global growth.
11/2/08

The long and the short - sharemarket volatility 
Share markets move in cycles and have historically always recovered after a correction.
11/2/08

Tipping point passed, what next for responsible investment? 
If 2007 was the ‘tipping point’ for awareness of responsible investment, what is the outlook for 2008?
31/1/08

Do you act rationally when making investment decisions? 
‘Behavioural biases’ can affect your decision-making, even if you’re a savvy investor.
21/1/08

Markets move in cycles – they go down and they go up 
Sharemarkets move in cycles and have historically always recovered after a correction.
16/1/08

Selected market indicators commentary - 31 December 2007 
The month of December saw equity markets fall as repercussions from the sub-prime lending issues in the US continued.
13/12/07

Selected market indicators commentary - 30 November 2007 
The month of November saw volatility in equity markets as the sub-prime lending crisis in the US resurfaced.
26/11/07

Is responsible investing worth a second look? 
Global institutional investors have begun to adopt environmental, social and governance principles – should you consider these factors in your investment portfolio?
14/11/07

Selected market indicators commentary - 31 October 2007 
A 25bps cut in US interest rates saw global equity markets move higher in October, whilst strong domestic economic data helped by solid performance from a number of financial stocks underpinned a rise in local equities.
12/11/07

Aussie dollar dazzles, but what about your overseas shares? 
The rising Australian dollar is good news if you’re travelling to the US, but a mixed blessing if you have an unhedged international share portfolio.
22/10/07

Is it time to shift your savings strategy into top gear? 
Gearing into shares or managed funds could help magnify your savings but there are risks.
12/10/07

Selected market indicators commentary - 30 September 2007 
The month of September saw equity markets put aside August’s credit crisis issues and post positive returns, stimulated by a cut in US interest rates.
25/9/07

Selected market indicators commentary - 31 August 2007 
The month of August saw considerable volatility in equity markets due to concerns over sub-prime lending issues in the US that emanated with a global credit crunch.
16/8/07

Volatility and the share market 
Recent share market instability has left some investors wondering how they should respond to volatility.
14/8/07

Selected market indicators commentary - 31 July 2007 
Domestic and global equity markets started the month off strongly with various markets including the US, Germany and Australia all hitting record highs.
7/8/07

Selected market indicators commentary - 30 June 2007 
Domestic and global equity markets hit record highs in June before falling as markets became unsettled by the sharp rise in global bond yields and issues surrounding sub-prime mortgages in the US.
11/7/07

Selected market indicators commentary - 31 May 2007 
Domestic and global equity markets posted strong returns in May driven by sustained growth, positive economic conditions, continued takeover activity and positive earnings results.
27/3/07

Mercer Super Trust introduces additional investment options 
Mercer Super Trust (MST) members have seven additional and innovative investment options to choose from following changes announced today.
12/2/07

Emerging markets: a world of investment opportunity 
A number of emerging equity markets are showing growth potential, but are they suitable for your investment portfolio?
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