Welcome to the September Newsletter

And the winner is..!

After 6 weeks or was it 6 years of election campaigning it is all over for another 3 years. Not a landslide as was predicted, but we do have certainty. We have a new Government and they have a majority, so let’s move on.

The certainty that the election majority result brings should see decisions being made and some positive signs in the economy. Elections have a curious effect on people, they seem to stop making decisions and wait for the result before getting on with their life.

September is also springtime, and it appears that investors and home buyers are brushing off 6 years of inertia and entering the property market. With Interest Rates at record lows and now the certainty of a new government, I am sure the property market will see a flurry of activity.

Investment markets are also coming to life, with some analysts talking up the prospect of some mergers and acquisitions. Some good old M& A activity is always good to stir up the stock market.

In our article, Implications of the Coalition's win on investors we see some good statistics re markets in Liberal times. We also cover what's happening to interest rates, we have an economic comment from Chris Caton and look at investment scams and how to avoid them.

I hope your team does well in the finals, whatever the code.

Since it is Springtime this may be the opportune time to call me to review your personal financial plan including Mortgage and Insurances to insure you and the family are in good shape.

Regards

Gordon

Telephone – (02) 9411-4161

Email:  gordon@taurusfinancial.com.au