COVID-19 continues to dominate news.
GDP falls across the globe, with Australia proving resilient during the quarter.
Strong response from Central Banks and Governments to support economies.
Global sharemarkets stage strong recovery after March quarter falls.
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All That Glitters
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2020 March Quarter Review
We could say there were few highlights and only one story, however...
Governments moved swiftly to put in place stimulus support.
Central banks supported fixed interest liquidity and slashed interest rates.
Fixed interest provided invaluable support in portfolios.
Unfortunately, sharemarkets across the world fell significantly.