The fiscal cliff is more likely to be a fiscal slope – and why concerns about Australia’s budget deficit are overblown | AMP Capital

The fiscal cliff is more likely to be a fiscal slope – and why concerns about Australia’s budget deficit are overblown Key points The threat to the recovery from the “second wave” of coronavirus cases necessitates additional fiscal support in Australia, with the Government recognising this. Australia’s federal budget deficit is now expected to peak at around $220bn this financial year, or around 11% of GDP, its highest since the end of WW2. This is …

Covid-19: Navigating the changing business landscape | Q&AMP

Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to change the financial landscape, causing significant financial hardship to many small and medium-sized businesses across Australia and around the world. AMP Capital senior economist Diana Mousina and certified financial planner and CEO of Navweath Financial Services, Craig Banning discuss how small and medium enterprises impacted by COVID-19 can best navigate the changing times. Watch to find out what government financial support is available for eligible businesses, how small businesses can retain …