by Stephen Roberts | 9 Jul, 2018 | Economic Weekly, Economics, Laminar Capital
There are many signs that the Australian economy is strengthening. Exports of goods and services are rising strongly. Employment growth has been unusually strong. Business investment spending is starting to lift. Despite these positive signs concern remains about the...
by Stephen Roberts | 9 Apr, 2018 | Economic Weekly, Laminar Capital, Market Commentary
Australia is winning a pot of gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, but a less recognized achievement is that the Australian economy is showing more consistent signs of growth early in 2018. Key monthly economic data relating to January and February are mostly...
by Cameron Rae | 3 Apr, 2018 | Economic Weekly, Laminar Capital
Global share markets suffered a second consecutive month of sharp falls as a range of concerns more than offset evidence that the global economy is in good shape. Among investor concerns during the month the most disturbing is the risk of a global trade war on the...
by Cameron Rae | 1 Apr, 2018 | Economic Weekly, Laminar Capital
The RBA left its cash rate unchanged at 1.50% at its March policy meeting and the accompanying commentary is essentially unchanged – still low wages growth and inflation threat; the economy is slowly picking up pace; uncertainty surrounding the strength of spending in...
by Stephen Roberts | 26 Mar, 2018 | Economic Weekly, Laminar Capital, Market Commentary
Most economic statistics released around the world in March still indicate strong global economic growth although there is a slightly softer edge to the data on balance indicating some moderation relative to the readings in January and February. The US Federal Reserve...
by Cameron Rae | 12 Feb, 2018 | Bonds, Laminar Capital, New Issue
Laminar Capital has been mandated by Asymmetric Capital Partners to raise senior secured debt through the issue of a 2 year bond (with an interim call date of 02 December 2018) paying a rate of 8.0% On the 08 February 2018 Asymmetric Credit Partners (under terms and...
