Coronavirus - March 23rd ASX 200: Heavy losses spread to retail and property sectors amid continuing coronavirus meltdowns Share price plunges spread from the travel and resources sectors last week, as the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic on international trade and economies got worse. Volatility in the market appears set to continue –...
Coronavirus - March 18th Coronavirus and the share market: ‘Keep calm and stay the course’ Financial markets are in freefall, but history suggests now is not a time to panic. Vanguard’s Tony Kaye explains why staying the course could be the best investment strategy.
Coronavirus - March 17th How will coronavirus affect property prices in Australia? It’s one of the most Googled questions since the coronavirus and COVID-19 outbreak: how will coronavirus affect house prices? The bottom line is it will be negative - prices will go down. People, up until now,...
Coronavirus - March 16th ASX 200 & Coronavirus: Uncertainty tears through the Australian stock market Economic and trade impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are deepening, as the spread of the respiratory virus escalates. Gatherings of more than 500 people are banned from today in Australia as a growing number of companies...
Coronavirus - March 13th Coronavirus: Can I still buy Cancel for Any Reason cover? Planning to travel overseas soon and worried about travel insurance? While many policies now exclude coverage for cancellation due to coronavirus, there is one policy add-on that you could investigate. How does “cancel for any reason”...
Coronavirus - March 13th Does your travel insurance cover coronavirus? | Infographic So, you're heading off overseas and worrying about COVID-19 (commonly known as coronavirus). For questions about your health, you're best to speak with a medical professional. However, Canstar can help with the travel insurance implications. Our...
Coronavirus - March 12th Australia on high alert: What does it mean now coronavirus is a 'pandemic'? The World Health Organisation has declared that the novel coronavirus – now called COVID-19 – is now a pandemic. This comes as the virus continues to spread across the world. So what is a pandemic and...
Coronavirus - March 10th 5 unexpected effects of coronavirus: Hoarding, scalping, bidets & more It’s hard to believe that Australia’s most sought-after commodity right now is the humble loo roll. That could just be the tip of the iceberg of our reactions to coronavirus. Will hand sanitiser scalping, dating app...
Coronavirus - March 9th Work in the time of coronavirus: What could COVID-19 mean for Australian workers? With the number of cases of coronavirus rising in Australia, now could be a good time for employees to consider what happens if they get sick and are unable to attend work. Will you get paid?
Coronavirus - March 9th ASX 200 weekly: Coronavirus drags on travel stocks Virgin and Qantas The pandemic of respiratory virus COVID-19 continued to wreak havoc on international share markets last week. In Australia, the value of the top 200 shares fell another 3.45%. Travel stocks such as Virgin and Qantas were...
Coronavirus - March 3rd RBA cuts as coronavirus worsens: How will it impact the economy, property market and interest rates? Following heightened speculation that the Reserve Bank would pull the trigger on interest rates today, the cash rate has been cut to the historic low of 0.50%. But with the impact of coronavirus now on Australian...
Coronavirus - February 7th Rushing out for hand sanitiser? Read these 5 surprising facts first Fears of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19) have sent the price of hand sanitiser skyrocketing, as supermarkets warn that stocks are low. However, is it really that effective against viruses? And is it value for money? Here are...