ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 23 23 Apr, 2020 Another flat day in markets but it’s not all bad news, they’ve had a good run in the last few weeks. Big news has also come in from the US overnight, in the form of another stimulus package being in the works. Senior economist Diana Mousina explains. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, …
Why long-term goals are key to surviving short-term panic The one certainty in a flood of volatile, shaky short-term outlooks is that this too, shall pass. For me, personally and professionally, I remain intently focused on being prepared for the inevitable recovery period, and that requires holding tight to long-term goals. Right now, we’re all in the depths of managing our way through the COVID-19 human health emergency. We have, very quickly, adapted to unfamiliar …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 22 22 Apr, 2020 Another flat day for markets in Australia, in a week which has seen the RBA revise its forecasts for the economy and the PM give us hope of lockdown slowly lifting in the coming weeks. Senior economist Diana Mousina gives an update on the week that has been so far. Important information While every care has been taken in the …
Light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel – what does it mean for investors? Key points After a strong rally, in the short-term shares are vulnerable to bleak economic and earnings news. However, positive news on the coronavirus outbreak is starting to get the upper hand – with evidence of curve flattening, an easing in lockdowns and massive policy stimulus pointing to a possible return to growth in the second half, which should ultimately …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 21 21 Apr, 2020 Huge news in oil markets overnight, followed by encouraging announcements from Scott Morrison about Australia’s road out of lockdown. Senior economist Diana Mousina discusses those developments, and wraps the day that was in markets. 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 …
Planning, not panic: managing retirement portfolios through the pandemic Despite the recent wild ride for markets coping with the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, many investors are well-versed in the need to “sit tight”. They understand that moving out of positions in falling markets risks crystallising losses at the bottom and missing out on the recovery. For retirees it’s not so simple, where portfolios are particularly vulnerable to sequencing and behavioural risks that are not …
Econosights: The impact of Covid-19 on the Australian labour market Key points Most industries are feeling some negative impact from the coronavirus disruption via reduced employee hours, wage cuts, stood down workers or permanent staff reductions. On our estimates, around 41% of jobs are at a high risk of lower work hours, being stood down or terminated. However, the Federal Government’s well designed JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme should see most of these employees kept in …
Oliver’s Insights – Magic money tree – QE & money printing and their part in the coronavirus economic rescue Key points Central bank support to ensure the flow of money and credit through economies is an essential part of the global and Australian coronavirus economic rescue. This has increasingly involved quantitative easing which entails the printing of money. Higher inflation is an obvious risk from money printing, but it’s unlikely to become an issue until …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 20 20 Apr, 2020 Chief economist Shane Oliver discusses the falls on the ASX today, the risks of a second-wave of infection, and whether China has passed the worst of its economic data. 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 …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 17 17 Apr, 2020 A good day on the ASX despite a horrible week for economic data. On the flipside, infection data, especially in Austalia, continues to be encouraging. Brad Creighton, portfolio strategist at AMP Capital, joins us to wrap up the working week. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 …
