After the Bell: daily market update, March 24 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, March 24 24 Mar, 2020 By AMP Capital Markets finished slightly higher today, and are coming to terms what the lockdown measures mean locally and around the world. Dermot Ryan, co-portfolio manager in the Australian equities team, talks about whether markets have reached peak panic, and the long-term thinking he’s sticking to during this freefall. Important notes While every care has been taken in the preparation of …

Econosights: US Election – implications from the Democratic primaries/caucuses and the risks from the Coronavirus | AMP Capital

  Econosights: US Election – implications from the Democratic primaries/caucuses and the risks from the Coronavirus Key points The two candidates left in the Democratic nomination race are Joe Biden (a moderate Democrat) and Bernie Sanders (far-left leaning). The risk for markets is a Sanders nomination because of his support for significant tax hikes and regulation. However, large wins for Biden in recent state votes mean that Biden is on track to be the Democratic …

Getting cash flow under control for retirement | Money & Life

Getting cash flow under control for retirement When you compare your current lifestyle, expenses and savings with what you’re planning for in retirement, does it all add up? Find out why it’s important to balance your cash flow now with the super savings you’re going to need in retirement. Living from pay cheque to pay cheque is something that many Australians are used to doing. In fact, based on levels of personal debt, quite a …

After the Bell: daily market update, March 23 | AMP Capital

  ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, March 23 23 Mar, 2020 By AMP Capital The federal government has thrown unprecedented stimulus at the COVID-19 human health emergency, with more to come. We run through the concessions which are set to be available to Australians individuals, businesses and households – and what, if any, impact that has had on markets. Important notes While every care has been taken in the preparation of this …

Covid-19 Hub | AMP Capital

We are closely monitoring the current situation around COVID-19 and want to provide you a brief update on the actions we are progressing from across our business. While the disruption to economic activity is important for investors, the outbreak is foremost a human crisis and our thoughts are with all those affected and trying to combat the virus. AMP Capital has always, and will continue to, invest in high quality assets for the long term. …

Key points from the latest COVID-19 stimulus package for Australia | AMP Capital

Key points from the latest COVID-19 stimulus package for Australia Over the weekend in Australia, the federal government announced a second fiscal stimulus package to offset the hit to growth from COVID-19. Below are some of the main take-aways: An additional $46bn worth of direct government spending for individuals and businesses impacted the coronavirus. Along with the first round of stimulus announced recently ($17.6bn to individuals and businesses, $2.4bn to the healthcare sector and $5bn …

Role-reversal: When parents are relying on you | Money & Life

Role-reversal: When parents are relying on you As your parents get older, your whole family will be facing lots of changes. Supporting them during this time can be challenging, with lots of choices to be made. Get some tips to help you prepare for this role-reversal without it becoming a burden or a cause of family conflict. In the later stages of life, many seniors want to stay independent for as long as possible, but …

After the Bell: daily market update, March 20 | AMP Capital

  ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, March 20 20 Mar, 2020 The trading week  has come to an end, and in this episode, we see how markets closed on Friday and discuss the latest major policy announcements from the Australian authorities. While every care has been taken in the preparation of this recording, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, AFSL 232497) and AMP Capital Funds Management Limited (ABN …

Market Update 20 March 2020 | AMP Capital

Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets remained under pressure over the last week as the number of coronavirus cases continued to surge, economic data started to weaken sharply and financial markets saw increasing dysfunction. The latter was highlighted by a blow out in corporate borrowing rates and a surge in government bond yields (as fund managers facing redemptions sold their liquid previously strong positions and their has been a rush into …

COVID-19 update: effect on equities and bond markets | AMP Capital

  The impact of the novel Coronavirus outbreak has played out in an unprecedented manner on stock markets over the past few weeks, with large falls, extreme volatility and rapidly changing conditions across the major markets. This is unlike any crisis we’ve witnessed over the past few decades, with movements of more than 5% on a daily basis. It’s difficult at this stage to predict how far this situation might run for the global economy, …