Oliver's Insights: Why cautious optimism is better for your investment health than perma pessimism

Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist.

The attached note takes a look at ongoing worries about the global investment outlook and about Australia and the case for optimism as an investor. The key points are;

Worries about an imminent financial crisis remain high. Australians seem particularly negative about the year ahead.
However, the global economy is the strongest it's been in years.
More fundamentally, cautious optimism is essential if you wish to succeed as an investor.

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If you would like to discuss any of the issues raised by Dr Oliver, please call on 02 4342 1888 or email donna@clientcomm.com.au.

Regards,
Donna Clientcomm

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