Pray second-wave infections are contained or stocks will slump and undermine an improving economic outlook.

There’s good news hidden in those worrying job numbers.

In the coming week, there will be a mixed array of new data, survey results and speeches.

COVID-19 has meant a few extra things need to be considered during tax time. Here are 7 top tax tips for 2020.

“We’re dealing with negative people here, dangerously negative people” said psychotic Nurse Diesel in Mel Brooks classic film. Isn’t it time we stopped being very very nervous and commenced some positive therapy?

In the scary world of a Cold War, a song called Eve of Destruction topped the charts. In this similarly scary coronavirus world, we could be on the eve of re-construction because stats have found a way to give share markets a will to live.

Scott and Josh’s future electoral prospects hang on what they decide to do for the economy for the rest of this year.

Don’t rule out an outside possibility that we could see a 21st century Roaring Twenties rerun.

Catch up on the latest market and economic news from Australia and around the world.

Here’s my tip: Buy quality companies when the market is down and buy for the long term.

In the coming week, the May jobs data will dominate investor attention. But the international tourism, population and retail trade data will also be closely watched. Communication from the Reserve Bank will also be a key focus.

Just when we need fraternity and stability the most, China and our trade unions could betray team Australia’s recovery.