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The differences between the COVID-19 crisis and The Great Depression | AMP Capital

The differences between the COVID-19 crisis and The Great Depression The substantial slump in economic activity triggered by COVID-19, coupled with images of Australians queuing around the block for Centrelink payments, has made some fear The Great Depression II. The optics might be alarming, but the parallels are not particularly strong. Every Australian knows someone, or is someone, who has lost a job, a tenant, a place to live. This is an entirely unfamiliar experience …

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Is Coronavirus driving a recession, depression or an economic hit like no other? What does it mean for the bear market in shares? | AMP Capital

Is Coronavirus driving a recession, depression or an economic hit like no other? What does it mean for the bear market in shares? Key points Global share markets have fallen into a bear market, but whether this turns out to be long or short depends on how long the hit to the economy from coronavirus lasts. There are big differences between the current disruption to economic activity – which could be very deep in the …

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After the Bell: daily market update, March 25 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, March 25 25 Mar, 2020 By AMP Capital Australians woke up to the news that they are banned from leaving the country and have to practice stricter social distancing in their personal lives. Our chief economist, Shane Oliver, weighs in on that, as well as the trading day, which saw an early surge for the ASX. Important notes While every care has been taken in the …

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Retirees, COVID-19, and options on the table during a market crash | AMP Capital

Retirees, COVID-19, and options on the table during a market crash The spread of coronavirus has been followed by some of the biggest plunges in share markets since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), both here in Australia and around the world. There’s nothing new about a market correction, but for those close to retirement it can be a nerve-wracking experience. If you’ve checked your superannuation balance over the last week, you may need a stiff …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …