What signposts can we watch to be confident shares have bottomed? | AMP Capital

What signposts can we watch to be confident shares have bottomed? Key points While shares have rallied 15-20% from their March low and may have started a bottoming process, it’s still too early to say with confidence we have seen the low for this bear market. Key signposts to watch for are: signs that the virus can soon be contained (here the evidence is starting to look better); monetary & fiscal stimulus to minimise collateral …

Key highlights from the RBA’s April board meeting | AMP Capital

Key highlights from the RBA’s April board meeting Today the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held its regular board meeting, albeit in extraordinary times for Australia and indeed the world. What we saw today from the RBA was no monetary policy changes, for the simple reason that less than three weeks ago, they made some radical changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The RBA instead reaffirmed its recent actions – cutting the cash rate …

After the Bell: daily market update, April 7 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 7 07 Apr, 2020   A surprising fall for local markets today, as well as an update from the RBA on how it feels about financial markets following its radical measures a few weeks ago. Chief economist Diana Mousina joins us for today’s update. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 …

Buy, sell or sit tight? Tips for Australians buying or selling a home during COVID-19

Buy, sell or sit tight? Tips for Australians buying or selling a home during COVID-19 Some people are reacting by sitting tight and waiting for the housing market to smooth out. But it may not be so easy to put your plans on hold. You might have pre-approval for a home loan. You might need to get into a school zone for the start of the year. You might have a baby on the way. …

Stock Market Movements & Your Superannuation

Share markets are falling. Should you be thinking about your super? Lakshman Anantakrishnan, Chief Investment Office of AMP Australia discusses the importance of understanding the risk in your portfolio. Original Author: Produced by AMP and published on 06/04/2020 Source

After the Bell: daily market update, April 6 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 6 06 Apr, 2020 Chief economist Shane Oliver on some important patterns forming amongst the volatility in markets, including that there are gains persisting. Shane also talks about what we might expect as the US prepares for a tragic fortnight ahead. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, AFSL …

After the Bell: daily market update, April 3 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 3 03 Apr, 2020   Promising, alarming and important data from the week on the progress and stumbling blocks with the great COVID-19 crisis. Brad Creighton from the dynamic markets team gives a wrap of the week that was in markets at home and abroad. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 …

Market Update 3 April 2020 | AMP Capital

Market Update 3 April 2020 Investment markets and key developments over the past week Coronavirus concerns continued to create volatility in investment markets over the past week, but the good news is that it remains both up and down volatility on a day to day basis as opposed to straight down as was the case up until a couple of weeks ago. US, European and Japanese shares gave up some of their gains from the previous …

Have a property in your SMSF? COVID-19 relief could be on the table | AMP Capital

Have a property in your SMSF? COVID-19 relief could be on the table COVID-19 and possible rent relief for SMSF property tenants As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our lives, SMSFs are impacted by its financial consequences. Not only do we see the downturn in share markets worldwide, but related or third parties who have leased property from SMSFs may end up having to default on rent. But what can be done where a …

Three important things for investment markets in the COVID-19 crisis | AMP Capital

Three important things for investment markets in the COVID-19 crisis It’s important to realise there is a great deal of controlled action coming from governments and central banks at the moment, though markets and sentiment feels distinctly out of control. This goes a long way in reminding investors and markets that the COVID-19 financial crisis is an event which we have the capacity to manage our way out of. Panic and investor pessimism is just …