Australian Unity Pro-D Investment Funds – Monthly Fund Updates for April 2025
April saw sharp market swings driven by escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. President Trump’s surprise “Liberation Day” tariffs rattled investors, prompting swift retaliation from China. Markets initially dropped but rebounded after Trump announced a 90-day pause on most tariffs—excluding China—and introduced a temporary 10% flat rate on many imports.
Despite the rally, economic data signaled weakness. Consumer sentiment hit post-COVID lows, job openings missed expectations, and Q1 GDP contracted by 0.3%, partly due to pre-tariff import surges and government cost-cutting. Trump’s criticism of Fed Chair Powell for not cutting rates added to policy uncertainty.
Markets now await the outcome of trade talks during the 90-day window, with global sentiment hinging on U.S.-China negotiations and Fed policy direction.
Below are the links to the Fund Updates for the Pro-D Funds as at 30th April 2025.
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