Market Update 01 May 2020 Investment markets and key developments over the past week Despite sharp falls late in the week, share markets rose over the past week as whole as news of an easing in lockdowns continued. While the Australian share market pulled back sharply on Friday led by material and property stocks, it still saw a solid gain for the week as energy, IT and consumer discretionary stocks soared. The pullback late in the …
Share markets have rallied in the last month, but they’re well off their pre-coronavirus highs. Here, we look at what markets might need to see before strengthening again. Lockdown restrictions are starting to ease now across Australia, albeit slowly. At the federal level, the government has always maintained that schools are a safe place for children, and is now urging parents to send their children back. State leaders in NSW, Queensland, the Northern Territory …
Maybe it’s all the unkept hair around these days, but the 1980s song ‘Money’s too tight to mention’ came to mind recently, as I thought about how companies and households are managing their cashflows in light of the current lockdown. Some of you may know it as the pop song by Simply Red. Actually, it was first released as a blues song in the US in 1982 in the midst of a biting world …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 30 30 Apr, 2020 Big day in markets following a strong lead in from the US overnight, but oil prices continue to go wild. Senior economist Diana Mousina explains the day that was in markets, and what’s fuelling the current dynamics in oil markets worldwide. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 29 29 Apr, 2020 Markets finished higher, in a day which saw prime minister Scott Morrion reiterate that Australia is close to easing lockdown restrictions more widely. Senior economist Diana Mousina speaks about that, as well as some FAQs from investors, in today’s episode. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 …
WEBINARS Webinar: Global Companies Fund Update View our Global Companies Fund Update with Simon Steele, Head of Global Equities, and David Naughtin, Investment Manager in the Global Equities team. The update will look at the structural trends and themes supporting the companies in the portfolio – how this has contributed to performance through the recent volatile period and the link to the Fund’s long-term objective of double digit returns over full market cycles.28 Apr, 2020 …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 28 28 Apr, 2020 The ASX has closed lower today, and it was a big day of announcements in Australia as lockdown restrictions continue to ease across the country. 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 …
Why super and growth assets like shares have to be seen as long-term investments Key points As we’ve seen recently growth assets like shares have periods of bad short-term performance versus bonds & cash. But they provide superior long-term returns which is essential to grow retirement savings. It makes sense for superannuation to have a high exposure to them. The best approach is to simply recognise that super and investing in shares is a long-term …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 27 27 Apr, 2020 The ASX finished higher today after a rocky few hours for the banking sector. Chief economist Shane Oliver discusses the day that was, and gives his opinion on the economic impact of lockdowns starting to ease across Australia. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, …
Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets pulled back over the last week as oil prices fell further, not helped by very poor economic data. However, the falls were relatively mild compared to the 20% plus rally from the March low point. For the week, US shares fell 1.3%, eurozone shares fell 1.8%, Japanese shares fell 3.2% and Chinese shares lost 1.1%. Australian shares were dragged down by 4.5% for the week …
