Dividend and buyback lockdown could be close for Aussie shares | AMP Capital

Dividend and buyback lockdown could be close for Aussie shares With the Australia economy partially ramping down to reduce the spread of the virus, the working capital squeeze begins for companies and households. Here, we explore what that could mean for dividends. Early signs It’s too early to say with precision, but dividends could be cut by at least a third in the next 12 months, which would lead to a larger cut to aggregate …

After the Bell: daily market update, March 31 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, March 31 31 Mar, 2020 Volatility reigns and the ASX has dropped again, and Australia is coming to terms with a stimulus package never before seen in our history. What does it all mean for the recovery? AMP Capital’s chief economist Shane Oliver talks us through the day in markets and developments in the last 24 hours. Important information While every care has been taken in …

Econosights: US Election – The global policy response to the Coronavirus | AMP Capital

Key points The global fiscal and monetary response to the coronavirus has been mammoth. Global fiscal stimulus is worth over 3% of GDP, interest rates have been slashed to the lower bound, quantitative easing programs have been launched and central banks are providing cheap lending facilities. The latest US stimulus program provides broad support to the economy and injects a fiscal impulse worth 6% of GDP. Fiscal stimulus won’t be enough to keep the economy …

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

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, March 30 Gains on the ASX today, a rough weekend for property sellers and another big stimulus injection heading our way. AMP Capital’s senior economist, Diana Mousina, talks through the major moves and announcements since Friday.30 Mar, 2020   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 …

The case for calm with COVID-19

  This isn’t the first human health emergency we’ve seen, and it won’t be the last. Shane Oliver shares his views and projections on the COVID-19 outbreak, drawing on tried-and-tested lessons for managing and protecting investments during a crisis. 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, …

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

  ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, March 27 27 Mar, 2020 The ASX slumped again today, Australia is staring down the barrel of more intense lockdown measures, and quarantine looms for anyone who sets foot in the country. Today, strategist in the dynamic markets team, Brad Creighton, runs through markets for the day and what the data is telling us about how containment is tracking. While every care has been taken …

Market Update 27 March 2020 | AMP Capital

Market Update 27 March 2020 Investment markets and key developments over the past week After 30% plus falls from their highs earlier this year, share markets had a welcome rebound over the last week. While the number of coronavirus cases continues to soar and economic data beyond China is now starting to show the huge impact from the shutdowns, share markets managed to rebound because a lot of bad news had already been factored in and …

Key measures for super, social security in response to COVID-19 | AMP Capital

Key measures for super, social security in response to COVID-19 The government’s announcements on 22 March help provide support for some people impacted by the economic effect of the Coronavirus. Three of the announcements which are now law, apply to anyone with super or in receipt of social security benefits. Let’s look at what the government has to say and how the changes work. In a nutshell the changes are: Reduction in the minimum pension for …

What we’re watching in our holdings as lockdowns are rolled out | AMP Capital

What we’re watching in our holdings as lockdowns are rolled out Large parts of the Australian economy are shutting down, and we anticipate further draconian measures are on their way. This creates a substantial knock-on effect in consumer behaviour. How companies manage through the weeks and months ahead is imperative for investors to understand. It’s our view that investors with current holdings in Australian shares, or indeed people looking to start or increase their investing …

After the Bell: daily market update, March 26 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, March 26 26 Mar, 2020   ASX gains picked up pace today, following the US Senate passing a massive $US 2 trillion stimulus package. This news comes as hot spots for COVID-19, like NSW, are warned about further lockdown measures. We discuss this and more with AMP Capital senior economist, Diana Mousina. While every care has been taken in the preparation of this recording, AMP Capital …