This month:

• US economic growth shot to an annualised 4.1% in the June quarter but the market is questioning whether this is sustainable.
• The impact of US and Chinese tariffs has been noticeable in Asian export growth but US manufacturing activity is yet to be hit hard.
• In Australia, the RBA continues to keep rates on hold with tighter credit conditions and lower house prices constraining the household sector.
• Japan’s economy likely returned to growth in the June quarter, with wage growth helping to alleviate deflationary pressures.
• The UK is heading towards a ‘hard’ Brexit, with the EU rejecting Prime Minister May’s proposed customs plan.

Read the full Market Update prepared by Lonsec here.