1. The RBA kept the overnight cash rate steady at 2.50% during the September meeting. The rate was also left unchanged during the October sitting.
2. The Three Month Bank Bill Swap rate was maintained at the price level of 2.45%.
3. Ten Year Bond Rates fell by -0.08%, ending the month priced at 3.81%.
4. Australian equities continued their recent rise in September, with the All Ordinaries Price Index gaining 1.80% while the S&P/ASX 200 Price Index added 1.63% for the month.
5. Australian Listed Property increased slightly, up by 0.90% in September as measured by the S&P/ASX 300 AREITS Price Index.
6. Many of the major global equities markets recovered in September, which was an overall positive month for risk assets. Japan was the standout performer, gaining 7.96% for the month and a strong 61.93% growth in the past 12 months.
7. US Equities also had a positive month, with the Dow Jones Industrials Price Index and the S&P 500 Price Index up by 2.16% and 2.97% respectively.
8. The $US price of gold had a poor month, falling by -4.75% in September to bring total losses over the past 12 months to -25.01%.
9. Oil also lost in September, with the price of West Texas Crude falling by -4.94%. Overall, spot prices for commodities fell -1.14% for the month, as measured by the CRB Spot Commodity Price Index (USD).
10. The Australian Dollar bounced back in September, appreciating against most major currencies. AUD rose 4.90% against USD, 2.51% against EUR and 4.95% against JPY.

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Source:       Zenith Investment Partners