Monday Market Highlights: 22 January 2024

In this week’s Monday Market Highlights, Investment Analyst Kate Power discusses Australian employment data, which came in weaker than expected, showing a large decrease in employment during December. She also looks into Fed Governor Christopher Waller’s commentary around economic activity and labour markets, along with US December retail sales data, and US bond yields. In equity news, Kate highlights supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths, Super Retail Group, semiconductor chip manufacturer TSMC, and mining companies Rio Tinto and BHP Group.   This podcast is intended to provide general information only. It does not take into account your investment needs or personal circumstances. It is not intended to be viewed as investment or financial advice. Should you require financial advice you should always speak to a Financial Adviser. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Milford is an active fund manager with views and portfolio positions subject to change.