Market Update 12 June 2020 Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets fell sharply over the last week on concerns about a second wave of cases in many US states and the pace of economic recovery after cautious Fed comments. This came after a huge rally since the March lows – with US shares rising 44% and Australian shares rising 35% – left shares overbought and due for a pause or pullback. …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, June 11 11 Jun, 2020 Big slump in markets today, following the US’s lead. Our senior economist, Diana Mousina, explains today’s fall, and explains the latest from The Fed and the OECD. 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 …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, June 10 10 Jun, 2020 Markets have finished higher again today, and new figures give us an understanding of where confidence is at in Australia. Our senior economist, Diana Mousina, explains. 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 …
Shares climb a “wall of worry” – but is it sustainable? Key points The strong rally in shares since their March lows reflects a combination of economic reopening, signs of recovery, policy stimulus and once pessimistic investors closing underweight or short positions. Shares are vulnerable to a short-term consolidation or pullback. But if we are right, and April was the low in economic conditions, then shares are likely to be higher on a 6 to …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, June 9 09 Jun, 2020 A massive rally today on the ASX, led by the banks, has lifted Australia to new highs since the pandemic struck. There’s also talk that the unemployment rate could be lower than originally thought. Our senior economist, Diana Mousina, explains. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, June 5 05 Jun, 2020 Our chief economist Shane Oliver, wraps a historic week for Australia, which has again seen markets notch up a gain. 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 …
Market Update 05 June 2020 Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets continued to power up over the last week as developed countries saw further reopening along with more green shoots of recovery and some countries unveiled more stimulus measures, all of which swamped concerns about protests in the US and ongoing tensions between the US and China. Reflecting the strong global lead, the Australian share market rose to its highest level …
Why a ‘revenge buying’ ramp up is one to watch for investors China was the first country into the pandemic and out of it, so its patterns can be indicative of what’s to come for the rest of the world. Early indications of an uplift in consumer spending is good news in this sense, as pent up demand finds its outlet. What is ‘revenge buying’? The term ‘revenge buying’ was originally used to describe the …
My take on life in Australia during a recession Going into a recession is bad news. When the economy goes backwards, spending contracts, the jobs market gets tougher, wages go down – the list goes on. This period ahead has come as a shock to many Australians, but there are some things worth noting that might make it easier to bear. Australia has been battling through a calamitous start to 2020 so far. We kicked …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, June 4 04 Jun, 2020 Markets are looking through some bad news in Australia at the moment, and it seems the US isn’t too rattled yet by social and political tensions.Our senior economist, Diana Mousina, explains. 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 …
