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The world began 2020 much as it ended in 2019. There was growing optimism in the global economy with expectations that the US and China had ‘buried the hatchet’ on trade disputes and the United Kingdom (UK) would be exiting the European Union (EU) in a less disruptive fashion. This optimism lasted until February.

The strong rally in shares since their March lows reflects a combination of economic reopening, signs of recovery, policy stimulus and once pessimistic investors closing underweight or short positions.

Australia has performed better than many countries in “controlling” coronavirus, it has a stronger economic policy response & its major trading partner is 2-3 mths ahead of the rest of the world into economic recovery

After a strong rally, in the short-term shares are vulnerable to bleak economic and earnings news.

The coronavirus crisis is first and foremost a human crisis and my thoughts are particularly with those on the front line of this battle.

While reported new coronavirus cases in China have slowed, the pickup in cases outside China has led to a renewed sharp fall in share markets and bond yields.

The coronavirus outbreak is just another of a long list of worries. Five ways to help manage the noise and turn down the worry.

The investment world can change dramatically from one month to the next. But these secrets of successful investors never go out of style.