Econosights: Will fiscal stimulus lead to a global debt problem? | AMP Capital

Econosights: Will fiscal stimulus lead to a global debt problem? Key points Record-like levels of fiscal stimulus to combat the economic shock from the Covid-19 pandemic will add large amounts to government debt. Rising debt could become inflationary but only if demand starts outstripping supply. For now, the enormous amount of spare capacity and “free” government services mean deflation is more likely in the short-term. Public debt levels become unsustainable when government bond yields outstrip …

AMP Capital Multi-Asset Fund & AMP Capital Core Retirement Fund Webinar | AMP Capital

WEBINARS AMP Capital Multi-Asset Fund & AMP Capital Core Retirement Fund Webinar 13 May, 2020 Whilst all investors face common risks and challenges, the market volatility created from COVID-19 has produced a significant challenge for retirees relying upon investment income for daily living. To help deliver stable income streams and manage drawdowns for retirees in this period, it is increasingly important to have the appropriate risk management strategies in place. Important information While every care …

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

  ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 30 30 Apr, 2020 Big day in markets following a strong lead in from the US overnight, but oil prices continue to go wild. Senior economist Diana Mousina explains the day that was in markets, and what’s fuelling the current dynamics in oil markets worldwide. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN …

Why super and growth assets like shares have to be seen as long-term investments | AMP Capital

Why super and growth assets like shares have to be seen as long-term investments Key points As we’ve seen recently growth assets like shares have periods of bad short-term performance versus bonds & cash. But they provide superior long-term returns which is essential to grow retirement savings. It makes sense for superannuation to have a high exposure to them. The best approach is to simply recognise that super and investing in shares is a long-term …

A how-to guide for rent relief, SMSFs and preventing adverse tax outcomes | AMP Capital

A how-to guide for rent relief, SMSFs and preventing adverse tax outcomes Whether you or someone else is leasing a property from your SMSF, the current economic situation is concerning, especially if you have experienced a downturn in business. Worse still, you may be required to shut up shop and can’t afford to pay business expenses. As trustee of your SMSF, how do you solve the cash flow problem if the fund is not receiving …

Oliver’s Insights – What signposts can we watch to be confident shares have bottomed?

Introduction After a roughly 35% plunge from their February high point to their lows around 23rd March, global and Australian shares have had a 15-20% rally. What’s more this rally has occurred despite increasingly bleak economic data ranging from plunges in business conditions surveys or PMIs (see the next chart) to a record 10 million surge over two weeks in claims for unemployment payments in the US. Volatility remains very high but at least we …

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, …

Three important things for investment markets in the COVID-19 crisis | AMP Capital

Three important things for investment markets in the COVID-19 crisis It’s important to realise there is a great deal of controlled action coming from governments and central banks at the moment, though markets and sentiment feels distinctly out of control. This goes a long way in reminding investors and markets that the COVID-19 financial crisis is an event which we have the capacity to manage our way out of. Panic and investor pessimism is just …

Salisbury North R – 7 Primary School – Financial literacy and language development

Salisbury North R – 7 Primary School hosts students from non-English speaking backgrounds and focuses on oral language development in the early years. Students and families learn about financial literacy and make informed choices while settling in a new environment. Original Author: Produced by Moneysmart and published on 16/03/2020