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The COVID-19 pandemic remains a major feature on the global stage, although with growing vaccination rates and declining cases, the focus for the world’s economies has shifted to China and inflation.
Economic Outlook Spring 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic remains a major feature on the global stage, although global economic recovery continues abroad and in Australia.
Economic outlook March 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic remains a major feature on the global stage, but indicators suggest that there is economic expansion on the horizon.
Economic Outlook Autumn 2021
Read why the post-COVID economy is expected to recover well with various indicators across many areas fostering expectations of growth.
Economic recovery watch
After the economic downturn and uncertainty that COVID-19 has brought this year, the big question is when growth will return.
Economic Outlook Summer 2020
Looking ahead, there has been a recovery in business conditions and confidence. Conversely, retail sales weakened in late September as households reduced their spending with the tapering of the JobKeeper program from October onwards.
Business Resilience: Understanding Your Market
Leaders of resilient businesses ensure they understand their market, especially the customers and competition. Read how.
How did interest rates get so low?
We are operating in a world where interest rates are now very low both overseas and here in Australia; a time of uncertainty has arisen. Therefore, in this current climate, your assets should be sheltered to ensure financial security.
Winter 2020 economic outlook
The world began 2020 much as it ended in 2019. There was growing optimism in the global economy with expectations that the US and China had ‘buried the hatchet’ on trade disputes and the United Kingdom would be exiting the European Union (EU) in a less disruptive fashion. This optimism lasted until February.
Important notice from OBT Financial Group
Due to the government announcing massive fiscal measures in the last two weeks we would like to encourage all our regular BAS clients to please organise to deliver (preferably by email) your March BAS documents/files to us as soon as possible as you may be entitled to the Boosting Cash Flow for Employers government stimulus package.
