After the Bell: daily market update, April 2 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 2 02 Apr, 2020 Massive news out of Australia today with childcare subsidies, world-leading testing numbers, and time frames for lockdown confirmed. How are we doing it all and what’s happening in markets today? Diana Mousina, senior economist, weighs in on the last 24 hours. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 …

After the Bell: daily market update, April 1 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 1 01 Apr, 202   Share markets finished higher today and Australia is flattening the curve, but the US is a worrying sight. Senior economist Diana Mousina explains what all the mixed messages mean for markets. 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 …

After the Bell: daily market update, March 31 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, March 31 31 Mar, 2020 Volatility reigns and the ASX has dropped again, and Australia is coming to terms with a stimulus package never before seen in our history. What does it all mean for the recovery? AMP Capital’s chief economist Shane Oliver talks us through the day in markets and developments in the last 24 hours. Important information While every care has been taken in …

After the Bell: daily market update, March 30 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, March 30 Gains on the ASX today, a rough weekend for property sellers and another big stimulus injection heading our way. AMP Capital’s senior economist, Diana Mousina, talks through the major moves and announcements since Friday.30 Mar, 2020   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 …

Is Coronavirus driving a recession, depression or an economic hit like no other? What does it mean for the bear market in shares? | AMP Capital

Is Coronavirus driving a recession, depression or an economic hit like no other? What does it mean for the bear market in shares? Key points Global share markets have fallen into a bear market, but whether this turns out to be long or short depends on how long the hit to the economy from coronavirus lasts. There are big differences between the current disruption to economic activity – which could be very deep in the …

Key points from the latest COVID-19 stimulus package for Australia | AMP Capital

Key points from the latest COVID-19 stimulus package for Australia Over the weekend in Australia, the federal government announced a second fiscal stimulus package to offset the hit to growth from COVID-19. Below are some of the main take-aways: An additional $46bn worth of direct government spending for individuals and businesses impacted the coronavirus. Along with the first round of stimulus announced recently ($17.6bn to individuals and businesses, $2.4bn to the healthcare sector and $5bn …

Why so many fail at investments in the age of information | AMP Capital

Why so many fail at investments in the age of information One of the pervasive risks that we face in the digital age is that even as the amount of information in the world is increasing, the gap between what we know and what we think we know may be widening. This means the ability to separate noise from signal is of increasing importance. Signal or noise? In science, algorithms do a great job in …

Money challenges women face

Knowledge is power. Financial knowledge is particularly powerful when it comes to securing your future. Women and men alike can benefit from acquiring financial knowledge and skills. But when it comes to money, women face unique challenges. The last few years have seen the spotlight shining brightly on women’s issues globally with calls for political and social change, and exciting progress has been made to close the gender gap. However, there are still a number …

Health and holistic financial advice [Free eBook] | Money & Life

As financial planning professionals, it can be easy to confine our advice and interactions with clients to topics related directly to money and finances – after all, that’s what usually gets them in the front door! But as our relationships with clients hopefully grow over time, and we become more familiar with their personal circumstances, ambitions and what is holding them back from achieving their goals, it makes sense that we start working with them …