As part of the 2021/22 Federal Budget, the Treasurer reiterated the importance of border reopenings. This will enable the Australian economy to benefit from tourist spending, and should lift migration levels.
There is a concern that it might not be possible to maintain strong economic growth without the arrival of highly-skilled immigrants.
Overall news flow remained supportive of risk assets including equities and credit and enabled most major share markets to make positive progress.
Things to consider before investing in multigenerational living. What do rising geopolitical tensions mean for investment markets? This and more in Issue 16 of SMART Life.
