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Four ways to save more for a rainy day | Money & Life

Four ways to save more for a rainy day Having access to savings can be vital when an emergency strikes. But making the most of your savings by earning interest can also help you get ahead financially. Discover ways to help your savings grow without leaving yourself stuck for extra cash. Last year our FPA Money & Life Tracker: Covid edition survey asked over 2,000 Australians how the pandemic has made a difference to their finances and …

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How to reassess your spending and budgeting habits

How to reassess your spending and budgeting habits From our spending habits to our saving trends, the pandemic has changed the way many Australians think about money. Learn how to reassess your financial situation and create a fresh budget for 2021. There’s no denying the pandemic has significantly affected the finances of many Australians. Some of us are spending more, some are cutting back on non-essential spending and for others, the uncertainty has challenged …

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Why you need more than one budget | Money & Life

Why you need more than one budget Coming up with even a basic budget is a big achievement for most of us. But having more than one budget can actually help you get to your goals sooner. Find out why. Sticking to a budget can be a tough business. Even with a step-by-step budgeting guide to follow, having the discipline to stay on target with goals for spending and saving is a challenge. Even the task of …

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Market Update 03 July 2020 | AMP Capital

Market Update 03 July 2020 Investment markets and key developments over the past week Despite ongoing concerns about coronavirus most major share markets saw solid gains over the last week helped by good economic data, positive vaccine news and policy stimulus. Japanese shares fell but US shares rose 4% in a holiday shortened week, Eurozone shares rose and Chinese shares surged above their pre-coronavirus highs. The strong global lead also helped the Australian share market overcome …

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After the Bell: daily market update, June 29 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, June 29 ASX started the week lower, following most major share markets finishing last week lower as well. There’s a fair bit happening socially and politically at the moment, but it appears second wave fears are a primary focus for markets. Our chief economist, Shane Oliver, shares his thoughts. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors …

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Market Update 26 June 2020 | AMP Capital

Market Update 26 June 2020 Investment markets and key developments over the past week Most major share markets fell over the last week as concerns about “second waves” of coronavirus cases, uncertainty about the growth outlook and geopolitical risks continue to rattle investors. The weak global lead and concerns about rising cases in Victoria also contributed to a fall in Australian shares with sharp falls in energy, industrial, IT and property shares. Bond yields were little …

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Four challenges for companies in the face of COVID-19 | AMP Capital

Four challenges for companies in the face of COVID-19 We believe that one of the most violent 50-day rallies in market history is quite difficult to comprehend unless viewed through the lens of significant policy action. This presents significant challenges for companies to navigate. The US Federal Reserve Bank was buying more than US$1 million in financial assets every second during the peak panic phase of the COVID-19 crisis. But more importantly, the timing of …

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Five asset classes we’re watching in the COVID-19 recovery | AMP Capital

Five asset classes we’re watching in the COVID-19 recovery At a time when most investors are seeking out defensive positioning, savvy managers should have an eye to the opportunities provided by the unfolding pandemic. These may be asset classes that are already undervalued at the present moment, but also include those which stand to benefit from an eventual recovery to an extent not currently priced in by the market. The latter might not necessarily represent …

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Old and new money lessons for kids | Money & Life

Old and new money lessons for kids One of the most important things you can teach your kids is how to manage their money as this will help them better face the challenges of adulthood. In our world of ever advancing technology, children often don’t see physical money being exchanged. In fact, some Scandinavian countries are even doing away with physical cash altogether. These days, money can be moved with the swipe of plastic card …

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Econosights: US Election – implications from the Democratic primaries/caucuses and the risks from the Coronavirus | AMP Capital

Econosights: US Election – implications from the Democratic primaries/caucuses and the risks from the Coronavirus Key points The two candidates left in the Democratic nomination race are Joe Biden (a moderate Democrat) and Bernie Sanders (far-left leaning). The risk for markets is a Sanders nomination because of his support for significant tax hikes and regulation. However, large wins for Biden in recent state votes mean that Biden is on track to be the Democratic …