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December stock market jitters have wiped 6 months and in some cases, a year's worth of gains away from returns. Into year end Geo-political tensions escalated on Huawei's CFO arrest, and the China/US tariff posturing.
US Markets shed 2-3% a day in one week, leaving them broadly 5-8% lower for the year. This is because solid underlying earnings growth is being ignored in favour of higher risks ahead, including interest rates, trade, Brexit and a slowing global economy.
In Australia, it is increasingly likely that we will have a Shorten Labor Government and tax policy for CGT & Franking Credits will be targeted and ultimately have significant implications for stocks, hybrids, and property markets.
