2014 / 2015 year in review - economic perspectives
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Craig James, Chief Economist, @CommSecSavanth Sebastian, Economist, @CommSec
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Important Information
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This presentation has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. Before acting on the information in this seminar, you should consider its appropriateness to your circumstances and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.
Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 and a Participant of the ASX Group.
Examples used in this presentation are for illustrative purposes only.
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Year in review
Key financial indicators 2014/15
June 30 2014 High Low June 30 2015 % change
ASX 200 5,395.7 5,996.9 5,122.0 5,459.0 +1.2%
US Dow Jones 16,826.6 18,351.4 15,855.1 17,619.5 +4.7%
AUD/USD, US cents 94.20 95.04 75.30 76.80 -18.5%
90 day bank bills 2.71% 2.79% 2.13% 2.15% -
10 year bond yields 3.56% 3.73% 2.32% 3.00% -
Oil, US$ per barrel 105.37 106.09 42.03 59.47 -43.6%
Gold, US$ per ounce 1,322.00 1,343.70 1,132.90 1,171.80 -11.4%
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World economy
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Growth drivers
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International perspectives
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United States
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China
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Australia
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Australia
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Different conditions across regions
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Business
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Business
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Consumers
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Consumers
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Job market
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Prices & wages
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Rising wealth
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Budget 2015
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Global shares
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Australian shares
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Australian shares
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Australian shares
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Australian investments
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Commodity prices
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Oil & gold prices
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Iron Ore
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Interest rates
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Interest rates
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Exchange rates
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Exchange rates
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Outlook for 2015/16 The Reserve Bank is expected to stay on the interest rate sidelines for most of
2015/16. If the economy lifts as expected, underpinned by low interest rates and stimulus to small businesses, the RBA could start to lift rates in late 2016.
The US Federal Reserve is expected to start lifting rates by the end of 2015. The Chinese economy is expected to continue expanding at close to a 6.5-7.0 per
cent annual rate. The Aussie dollar is largely expected to hold between US75-80 cents. Higher US
interest rates could push the currency below the range but firmer Australian economic growth represents an upside risk for the exchange rate.
The Australian economy is expected to lift from growth in a 2.0-2.5 per cent range in 2014/15 to 2.5-3.0 per cent in 2015/16.
The Australian sharemarket is tipped to grow by 9-14 per cent in 2015/16.
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Outlook
FORECASTSmid 2016end 2015
2.50-3.00%2.25-2.75%Economic Growth2.50-3.00%2.25-2.75%Underlying inflation5.50-6.00%5.75-6.25%Unemployment
mid 2016end 20151.75-2.00%1.75-2.00%Cash rate6,000-6,2005,800-6,000Sharemarket (All Ords)US75-80cUS74-79cAustralian dollar