ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, July 15 15 Jul, 2020 Big day on the ASX today and new consumer confidence data has also been released. Still not much good news on the COVID-19 front in Victoria and NSW though. Our senior economist, Diana Mousina, talks through the day that was. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 …
WEBINARS JUL 2020 – AMP Capital Core Property Fund Update By Claire Talbot Fund Manager – Real EstateSydney, Australia 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, AFSL 426455) makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of any statement in it including, without limitation, any …
The fiscal cliff is more likely to be a fiscal slope – and why concerns about Australia’s budget deficit are overblown Key points The threat to the recovery from the “second wave” of coronavirus cases necessitates additional fiscal support in Australia, with the Government recognising this. Australia’s federal budget deficit is now expected to peak at around $220bn this financial year, or around 11% of GDP, its highest since the end of WW2. This is …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, July 14 14 Jul, 2020 The ASX spent the day in the red today, and there’s plenty of jitters around as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in NSW and Victoria. Senior economist, Diana Mousina, joins us to explain. 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 …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, July 13 13 Jul, 2020 The ASX was up today, but concerns remain about recent growth in COVID-19 numbers in Australia. Our chief economist, Shane Oliver, unpicks the day and week that was. 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 …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, July 10 10 Jul, 2020 The ASX finished lower today and it’s not looking good in Victoria, though Australia is not tracking terribly still compared to our global counterparts. Portfolio strategist, Brad Creighton, shares his thoughts. 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 …
Market Update 10 July 2020 Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets were mixed over the last week as investors were torn between rising coronavirus cases and US/China tensions on the one hand but indicators of recovery and policy stimulus on the other. US shares rose but gave up some of their initial gains, Eurozone shares fell, Japanese shares rose and Chinese shares surged by 9% or so. Australian shares fell on …
2019-20 saw poor returns – but it could have been much worse Key points 2019-20 saw a rough ride for investors as coronavirus hit resulting in small losses for well diversified investors. Key lessons for investors from the last financial year were to: maintain a well-diversified portfolio; timing market moves is hard; beware the crowd; turn down the noise; and don’t fight the Fed. With coronavirus risks still high, investment markets may see more short-term …
The RBA’s progress report on the Australian economy At the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA’s) meeting this week, there were no great surprises. The central bank left the cash rate on hold at 0.25% for the fourth month in a row, and no change is expected there at the moment. I don’t see the RBA moving into negative territory with rates, as there is no substantial evidence that approach would be effective. The RBA indicated …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, July 9 09 Jul, 2020 Markets edged slightly higher today, new housing finance data was released, and it’s still not looking good in Victoria in terms of COVID-19 cases. Our senior economist, Diana Mousina, shares her thoughts. 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 …
