Weekly market update 11-08-2023

This week Dr Shane Oliver discusses how shares remain at risk of a correction; the good news on US inflation continued; RBA Gov Lowe retains softened tightening bias & right to caution regarding the new Board; the rapidly slowing Australian consuner spendingr; and more.

Weekly market update 28-07-2023

Fed & ECB at/near the top; BoJ tweaks yield control; Aust inflation falling too; RBA to hold after lower inflation & retail sales but its a close call; and more.

Weekly market update 21-07-2023

More falls in inflation; implications of Russia’s move to end the Ukraine grain export deal; why RBA targeting “involuntary unemployment” won’t work; why the RBA must tread carefully on jobs; and more.

Oliver’s insights Episode #77 The Watch List 7 economic indicators for investors to pay attention to

Oliver’s insights Episode #77 The Watch List 7 economic indicators for investors to pay attention to AMP’s Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist Dr. Shane Oliver looks at seven key indicators that investors need to keep a close eye on to understand where the investment cycle is going and what shares, in particular, are likely to do. This episode can be found on your favourite streaming platform, including Soundcloud, Spotify and Apple podcasts. For …

Oliver’s insights – rebounding investment returns

The past financial year saw a solid rebound in investment returns, after the negative returns of the 2021-22 financial year. This note reviews the past 12 months in investment markets and looks at the outlook.

Weekly market update 30-06-2023

The 2022-23 financial year looks to have seen a solid rebound in superannuation returns; falling inflation & still hawkish central banks; its a close call but RBA likely to hike again; why RBA GovernerLowe should stay; more on the potential ‘TSwift economy lift’.

Weekly market update 23-06-2023

Shares still at risk of a correction; central banks signalling more work to do; and high recession risk in Australia.

Weekly market update 12-05-2023

Over the week, US and Aus sharemakets were flat; Aus Fed Budget will not add to inflation; US CPI moving in the right direction; and more.

Weekly market update 21-04-2023

Globally inflation is still falling, while Australia’s inflation is set to fall but RBA still looks hawkish; anticipated changes coming to the RBA – but will it be worth it?; strong China rebound is observed; and more.