The objective of this assignment is to assess the investment conditions in the Australian economy form Top Down Fundamental Analysis.
Proceed to the Reserve Bank Website:
https://www.rba.gov.au/chart-pack/
From here you can down load graphs of key economic indicators. Then using these graphs analyse the recent history of the Australian stock market and form a prediction as to the investment conditions in the current Australian stock market.
The indicators must include the following:
World Economy
o GDP Growth World
Australian GDP Growth and Inflation
o Australian GDP Growth
o Consumer Price Inflation
Interest Rates
o Australian Bond Yields
Exchange Rates, Australian Dollar vs:
o US Dollar, Euro and Yen
You should be looking at these indicators and comparing them to what happened to the stock market shortly after. In your analysis include a definition and/or background information on each indicator that you are analysing.
At the end of your report state your conclusion as to whether or not your analysis shows that current investment conditions in the Australian stock market are favourable.
Report Required:
Prepare a report of no more than 10 pages outlining the above analysis and the selection of the resulting portfolio.