| Australian equities and commodities are firmly out of favour with international investors who prefer exposure to Europe, technology and health care. Institutional investors are bearish on the outlook for the local market because stocks look expensive, along with the prospect of the Australian dollar plunging and concerns around Australia's reliance on China as a source of demand, a survey of respondents at the Credit Suisse Asian Investment Conference revealed.
In spite of this, Australian stocks have just posted the best first-quarter since 1991 with a return of 9 per cent sealed on Tuesday. Low interest rates and compelling yields on offer in equities have supported a wave of buying at odds with dour expectations for the domestic economy...............................................Full Article: Source
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