Four reasons the global economic outlook for 2019 looks positive

Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist.

Many investors were rattled by the equity market falls in late 2018, but Dr Shane Oliver says there are a number of reasons to suggest that in 2019 a well-diversified portfolio should deliver reasonable returns.

The main point are as follow :

  • This is a “mid-cycle” correction

  • No full-blown recession

  • Oil prices falling

  • Modest rate hikes or even cuts

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