Highlights; 
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Global equity markets were sharply lower in January
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Oil price volatility was the dominate reason for the global uncertainties
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China economic data marginally weaker but signs of stabilisation emerging
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US economic data mixed but remains resilient
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Eurozone economic activity shows continued improvement
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) introduces negative interest rates to provide further stimulus
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RBA sees positive improvement in the economy as business credit growth continues to improve
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RBA retains cash rate at 2.0%