Episode #93: The housing market The Australian housing market is a deeply watched sector of the economy, because it impacts everybody. This week AMP’s deputy chief economist Diana Mousina looks more closely at the housing market, including why prices have rebounded so fast, the outlook for home prices, conditions in the lending market and why the rental market is still so hot. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances …
Episode #91: For what it’s worth: why what you pay for an investment is a key driver of its return. The cheaper you buy an asset the higher its prospective return might be. However, this is frequently forgotten with investors who focus on recent returns. AMP’s chief economist Dr. Shane Oliver explores the main issues behind starting point valuations and what current valuation signals are telling us. Read Oliver’s insights here: www.amp.com.au/insights-hub/blog…luations-look-now Important information: This …
Demographer Bernard Salt shares his insights. To find out more visit: www.amp.com.au/whateverwealthyyouwant Original Author: Produced by AMP and published on 30/08/2023 Source
What the manufacturing downturn means for investors and the economy After a post-Covid boom, manufacturing around the world is slowing down, which is affecting the global economy. Manufacturing took a hit during the initial stages of the pandemic in 2020 but rebounded quickly in 2021 thanks to massive monetary and fiscal stimulus. However, as monetary policy tightened over 2022-23, conditions weakened, and activity is now contracting. Until now, demand for services has helped to balance …
