Econosights: Coronavirus and migration – impacts to Australia from lower population growth | AMP Capital

Econosights: Coronavirus and migration – impacts to Australia from lower population growth Key points Australia’s headline economic growth outperformance (relative to global counterparts) over the past decade has been flattered by high population growth (driven by net migration) over the past decade A fall in net overseas migration into Australia means lower population growth and a hit to GDP growth in the next few years. But this is unlikely to become a permanent change unless …

After the Bell: daily market update, June 22 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, June 22 22 Jun, 2020 Another flat day in Australia today, coming off a slower end to the market on Friday. Chief Economist, Shane Oliver, joins us with his insight on how the Australian share market performed today, and how major share markets finished up on Friday. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN …

After the Bell: daily market update, June 19 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, June 19 19 Jun, 2020 A flat day in Australia today but markets finished higher for the week, after cases of the jitters on and off. The second wave risk is also becoming more apparent, especially in the US. Portfolio strategist, Brad Creighton, joins us with his insight. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited …

Market Update 19 June 2020 | AMP Capital

Market Update 19 June 2020 Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets rose over the last week helped by ongoing signs of economic recovery and stimulus measures offsetting concerns about a “second wave” of coronavirus cases. Australian shares also rose helped by the positive global lead with strong gains in IT, energy, telco and property stocks. Bond yields were little changed in the US and Japan but rose in Germany and fell …

After the Bell: daily market update, June 18 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, June 18 18 Jun, 2020 Share markets finished lower and some poor jobs data was released in Australia today. Senior economist Diana Mousina talks us through the last 24 hours. 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 (ABN 15 159 557 721, …

What’s giving markets the jitters and will it last? | AMP Capital

What’s giving markets the jitters and will it last?   After a strong run of late, local and global markets have developed a clear case of the jitters. There are a few things rattling them, with the risk of a second wave of COVID-19 at the top of the list. The ASX has had a strong recovery in recent weeks – rising 35% from its March 23 low to its recent high. Similarly, in the …

Australian dollar rallies but Coronavirus and economy will dictate its direction | AMP Capital

Australian dollar rallies but Coronavirus and economy will dictate its direction The rise of the Australian dollar has been a notable feature of fast-changing markets over the past few months. Since the currency hit a low of US55 cents in March, the peak of the coronavirus crisis, it has rallied more than 20 per cent. It is no coincidence the Aussie dollar’s low in March correlated with the weakest point for share markets and its …

JUN 2020 – Our key investment principles for global investing through COVID-19 | AMP Capital

WEBINARS JUN 2020 – Our key investment principles for global investing through COVID-19 17 Jun, 2020 In our mid-June webinar, Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, joins Andy Gardner, Investment Manager – Global Equities, to discuss the mid to long-term implications of COVID-19 on global markets and how our investment teams are responding. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN …

After the Bell: daily market update, June 17 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, June 17 17 Jun, 2020 Markets edged slightly higher today in Australia. Our senior economist Diana Mousina talks about the sectors that drove gains today and for the week to date. We also check in on movements in the US overnight. 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) …

How worried should investors be about a “second wave” of Coronavirus cases? | AMP Capital

How worried should investors be about a “second wave” of Coronavirus cases? Key points A serious second wave of coronavirus cases in major developed countries is the biggest risk facing equity markets, and one investors will need to watch closely. However, provided any second wave is relatively mild in terms of pressure on health systems and deaths, its unlikely to cause the economic and investment market havoc seen a few months ago. As such, our …