Key highlights from the RBA’s April board meeting | AMP Capital

Key highlights from the RBA’s April board meeting Today the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held its regular board meeting, albeit in extraordinary times for Australia and indeed the world. What we saw today from the RBA was no monetary policy changes, for the simple reason that less than three weeks ago, they made some radical changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The RBA instead reaffirmed its recent actions – cutting the cash rate …

After the Bell: daily market update, April 7 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 7 07 Apr, 2020   A surprising fall for local markets today, as well as an update from the RBA on how it feels about financial markets following its radical measures a few weeks ago. Chief economist Diana Mousina joins us for today’s update. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 …

Buy, sell or sit tight? Tips for Australians buying or selling a home during COVID-19

Buy, sell or sit tight? Tips for Australians buying or selling a home during COVID-19 Some people are reacting by sitting tight and waiting for the housing market to smooth out. But it may not be so easy to put your plans on hold. You might have pre-approval for a home loan. You might need to get into a school zone for the start of the year. You might have a baby on the way. …

After the Bell: daily market update, April 6 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 6 06 Apr, 2020 Chief economist Shane Oliver on some important patterns forming amongst the volatility in markets, including that there are gains persisting. Shane also talks about what we might expect as the US prepares for a tragic fortnight ahead. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, AFSL …

After the Bell: daily market update, April 3 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 3 03 Apr, 2020   Promising, alarming and important data from the week on the progress and stumbling blocks with the great COVID-19 crisis. Brad Creighton from the dynamic markets team gives a wrap of the week that was in markets at home and abroad. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 …

Market Update 3 April 2020 | AMP Capital

Market Update 3 April 2020 Investment markets and key developments over the past week Coronavirus concerns continued to create volatility in investment markets over the past week, but the good news is that it remains both up and down volatility on a day to day basis as opposed to straight down as was the case up until a couple of weeks ago. US, European and Japanese shares gave up some of their gains from the previous …

Have a property in your SMSF? COVID-19 relief could be on the table | AMP Capital

Have a property in your SMSF? COVID-19 relief could be on the table COVID-19 and possible rent relief for SMSF property tenants As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our lives, SMSFs are impacted by its financial consequences. Not only do we see the downturn in share markets worldwide, but related or third parties who have leased property from SMSFs may end up having to default on rent. But what can be done where a …

Three important things for investment markets in the COVID-19 crisis | AMP Capital

Three important things for investment markets in the COVID-19 crisis It’s important to realise there is a great deal of controlled action coming from governments and central banks at the moment, though markets and sentiment feels distinctly out of control. This goes a long way in reminding investors and markets that the COVID-19 financial crisis is an event which we have the capacity to manage our way out of. Panic and investor pessimism is just …

After the Bell: daily market update, April 2 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 2 02 Apr, 2020 Massive news out of Australia today with childcare subsidies, world-leading testing numbers, and time frames for lockdown confirmed. How are we doing it all and what’s happening in markets today? Diana Mousina, senior economist, weighs in on the last 24 hours. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 …

The Coronavirus pandemic and the economy – a Q&A from an investment perspective | AMP Capital

The Coronavirus pandemic and the economy – a Q&A from an investment perspective Key points Significant government support is essential to enable parts of the economy to successfully hibernate. This will be financed by borrowing and is affordable given Australia’s relatively low public debt and low borrowing rates. Central bank support to keep financial markets functioning properly is also essential and quantitative easing is part of this. We are more likely to see a U-shaped …