After the Bell: daily market update, April 30 | AMP Capital

  ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 30 30 Apr, 2020 Big day in markets following a strong lead in from the US overnight, but oil prices continue to go wild. Senior economist Diana Mousina explains the day that was in markets, and what’s fuelling the current dynamics in oil markets worldwide. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN …

Deferring gratification

When it comes to teaching kids about healthy money habits, there are few lessons more important than being able to defer gratification. By helping kids learn to put off what they want right now and save instead, they’ll be better equipped with the skills to be financially secure adults. Deferring gratification While it is possible to help kids have a money-saving mindset by teaching them to delay gratification, it’s a lesson that can take time …

Money Saving Mindset – How to encourage a money-saving mindset in your kids

Money Saving Mindset – How to encourage a money-saving mindset in your kids The right time to teach kids about saving money might be sooner than you think. The surprising truth is, kids form their money habits very early on. Behaviour experts at Cambridge University1 found children’s money habits are formed by the age of 7.     With that in mind, it’s never too early to start teaching your kids how to make good decisions about …

Teaching your kids to spend wisely

Teaching your kids to spend wisely There are many reasons we fall into the trap of overspending. One reason is we get bombarded with very effective advertising on social media where data scientists and algorithms seem to know what we will be tempted by before we do. Perhaps we are emotional spenders and buy things because it feels good. Maybe we’re trying to keep up with the Joneses, or perhaps we lose track of how …

After the Bell: daily market update, April 29 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 29 29 Apr, 2020 Markets finished higher, in a day which saw prime minister Scott Morrion reiterate that Australia is close to easing lockdown restrictions more widely. Senior economist Diana Mousina speaks about that, as well as some FAQs from investors, in today’s episode. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 …

Webinar: Global Companies Fund Update | AMP Capital

WEBINARS Webinar: Global Companies Fund Update View our Global Companies Fund Update with Simon Steele, Head of Global Equities, and David Naughtin, Investment Manager in the Global Equities team. The update will look at the structural trends and themes supporting the companies in the portfolio – how this has contributed to performance through the recent volatile period and the link to the Fund’s long-term objective of double digit returns over full market cycles.28 Apr, 2020 …

After the Bell: daily market update, April 28 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 28 28 Apr, 2020 The ASX has closed lower today, and it was a big day of announcements in Australia as lockdown restrictions continue to ease across the country. Senior economist Diana Mousina explains. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, AFSL 232497) and AMP Capital Funds Management Limited …

Why super and growth assets like shares have to be seen as long-term investments | AMP Capital

Why super and growth assets like shares have to be seen as long-term investments Key points As we’ve seen recently growth assets like shares have periods of bad short-term performance versus bonds & cash. But they provide superior long-term returns which is essential to grow retirement savings. It makes sense for superannuation to have a high exposure to them. The best approach is to simply recognise that super and investing in shares is a long-term …

After the Bell: daily market update, April 27 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 27 27 Apr, 2020 The ASX finished higher today after a rocky few hours for the banking sector. Chief economist Shane Oliver discusses the day that was, and gives his opinion on the economic impact of lockdowns starting to ease across Australia. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, …

Market Update 24 April 2020 | AMP Capital

Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets pulled back over the last week as oil prices fell further, not helped by very poor economic data. However, the falls were relatively mild compared to the 20% plus rally from the March low point. For the week, US shares fell 1.3%, eurozone shares fell 1.8%, Japanese shares fell 3.2% and Chinese shares lost 1.1%. Australian shares were dragged down by 4.5% for the week …