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Tax deductions and working from home during COVID-19 | AMP Capital

Tax deductions and working from home during COVID-19 Did you know that one in three employees claims a tax deduction for work expenses for work done away from their employer’s workplace? With the explosion in the numbers of people now working from home due to COVID-19, the situation has changed significantly. The ATO says that in the past, claims for ‘home office’ expenses were relatively small for work occasionally done at home, such as at …

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What happens in Australia if the US market crashes? | AMP Capital

What happens in Australia if the US market crashes? The COVID-19 situation in the United States is looking dire from a human health perspective. With the US still leading global markets, it’s fair to question to what extent Australia will be impacted by the fallout, in spite of its own containment progress. While it remains true that the US does lead markets, we see a divergence between the COVID-19 experience in Australia and the US, …

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After the Bell: daily market update, April 8 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 8 08 Apr, 2020 Banks led the way down on local markets today, though there were some pockets of gains. Chief economist Shane Oliver talks us through the day that was, does a recap on markets since February, and lists signs to watch for which may indicate markets have bottomed. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, …

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What signposts can we watch to be confident shares have bottomed? | AMP Capital

What signposts can we watch to be confident shares have bottomed? Key points While shares have rallied 15-20% from their March low and may have started a bottoming process, it’s still too early to say with confidence we have seen the low for this bear market. Key signposts to watch for are: signs that the virus can soon be contained (here the evidence is starting to look better); monetary & fiscal stimulus to minimise collateral …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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Stock Market Movements & Your Superannuation

Share markets are falling. Should you be thinking about your super? Lakshman Anantakrishnan, Chief Investment Office of AMP Australia discusses the importance of understanding the risk in your portfolio. Original Author: Produced by AMP and published on 06/04/2020 Source

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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 …

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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 …