What’s giving markets the jitters and will it last? | AMP Capital

What’s giving markets the jitters and will it last?   After a strong run of late, local and global markets have developed a clear case of the jitters. There are a few things rattling them, with the risk of a second wave of COVID-19 at the top of the list. The ASX has had a strong recovery in recent weeks – rising 35% from its March 23 low to its recent high. Similarly, in the …

Shares climb a “wall of worry” – but is it sustainable? | AMP Capital

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 …

After the Bell: daily market update, May 29 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, May 29 29 May, 2020 After a big week in Australian and overseas markets, portfolio strategist Brad Creighton shares his views and insights on the key sector and data moves for week and month that was. 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 …

After the Bell: daily market update, May 26 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, May 26 26 May, 2020 After a big 24 hours in Australia, our senior economist Diana Mousina gives her insight on some notable gains on the ASX. 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 …

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 …

Econosights: US Election – implications from the Democratic primaries/caucuses and the risks from the Coronavirus | AMP Capital

  Econosights: US Election – implications from the Democratic primaries/caucuses and the risks from the Coronavirus Key points The two candidates left in the Democratic nomination race are Joe Biden (a moderate Democrat) and Bernie Sanders (far-left leaning). The risk for markets is a Sanders nomination because of his support for significant tax hikes and regulation. However, large wins for Biden in recent state votes mean that Biden is on track to be the Democratic …

Life After Work

Life After Work Retirement is instilling a new level of confidence, with almost two thirds of Australians aged 50 and over saying they are living their best years.i In this video we demonstrate this with some real-life stories. Three retirees talk about what their lives are like after work, including their fears, hopes and dreams for the future. “Nothing like what I dreamt it’d be like – it’s so much better.” Retirees reveal the magic of …

The new decade starts on a high note for Australian women

The new decade starts on a high note for Australian women   Positive news for Australian women after the economic progress measurement, the Financy Women’s Index, posted its best performance of 2019 in the December quarter. Here’s what stood out: The 2019 December quarter delivered a strong finish to the decade, helped by a number of fresh records set in women’s financial progress However, the pace of 2019 progress disappointed with a decline by over …

After the dust settles, a fresh start…

  After the dust settles, a fresh start… Taking stock of how your life’s travelling at the start of a new year is probably an exercise you’re likely to pursue with greater urgency if you’ve recently come to the end of a serious, long term relationship or gone through a divorce. What’s next, you want to know. How do you rebuild your life, is your financial outlook positive, what happens if you find a new …