Coronavirus contagion uncertainty
The Harbour team examine market movements in the past month, and what they are watching going forward.
Key points
- Risks of an escalation in trade conflict and a disorderly Brexit subsided in December, boosting equity markets further. The improved sentiment was somewhat dampened by rising geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.
- Activity indicators were stronger in December, with a further recovery in New Zealand confidence. The US manufacturing...MORE»
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Shareholders chip in
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UDC gets downgraded on sale news
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ANZ sells UDC Finance
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