After the Bell: daily market update, June 9 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, June 9 09 Jun, 2020 A massive rally today on the ASX, led by the banks, has lifted Australia to new highs since the pandemic struck. There’s also talk that the unemployment rate could be lower than originally thought. Our 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 …

After the Bell: daily market update, May 28 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, May 28 28 May, 2020 Another rally on the ASX today, with the banks finishing strong again. Some business investment data was also released, indicating a downgrade for FY21. 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 (ABN …

After the Bell: daily market update, May 27 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, May 27 27 May, 2020 Huge rally for the banks today, but not enough to push markets higher – the ASX finished slightly lower today. Senior economist Diana Mousina talks us through the day 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 …

Magic money tree – QE & money printing and their part in the coronavirus economic rescue | AMP Capital

So why do quantitative easing? Normally central banks implement monetary policy by changing interest rates. But when interest rates have already fallen to zero, in order to support the economy central banks have been turning to boosting the quantity of money in the economy. Hence quantitative easing. The current expansion in quantitative easing (and its adoption in Australia) reflects: A need to ensure that short term money markets continue to function – as lenders became …

Aussie banks are OK but there’s better value overseas

Aussie banks are OK but there’s better value overseas 04 October 2017 Banks globally are better value than local banks for share market investors but our “big four” still don’t look overvalued, says Shane Oliver, AMP Capital head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist. “Going forward in an absolute sense the banks look ok. P/Es [price earnings] multiples are a little under the market average multiples in Australia and dividend yields are still good.“There is …

3 Credit Card Secrets That Banks Don’t Want You To Know

3 Credit Card Secrets That Banks Don’t Want You To Know Credit cards can be helpful on certain occasions,  and yet, completely catastrophic on others as far as your financial position is concerned. Whether you are short on cash or in dire need of payment at a particular moment, credit cards can help you overcome such financial distresses without you having to break a sweat. However, there are several intricacies to the process that banks …