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Four reasons why share markets can continue to hold up as COVID-19 deepens | AMP Capital

Four reasons why share markets can continue to hold up as COVID-19 deepens The news around the pandemic in past weeks has not been promising. New COVID-19 cases have shown early signs of stabilising over recent days, but it’s too soon to call a downtrend in new cases. The world’s largest economy remains under siege from COVID-19 as the virus begins to take hold in the Midwest and the Great Plains of the US. …

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What’s on the cards for Australia now that we have a second wave? | AMP Capital

What’s on the cards for Australia now that we have a second wave? The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) had its August board meeting on Tuesday 4th, and though there were no real surprises, I think we can expect more out of the central bank in the coming months. In its meeting, the RBA made mention of the situation unfolding in Victoria, which is sadly seeing COVID-19 infect more people in the state now than …

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Markets craving guidance ahead of August reporting woes | AMP Capital

Markets craving guidance ahead of August reporting woes For many big corporates, the upcoming earnings season will be the first proper chance for the market to assess the damage of the COVID-19 pandemic. How will markets respond and what could investors do to insulate themselves from the fallout? With the Robin Hood rally running out of steam, swap a sword for a shield For Australian equities, the beginning of the new financial year is likely …

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Market Update 17 July 2020 | AMP Capital

Market Update 17 July 2020 Investment markets and key developments over the past week US, European and Japanese share markets rose over the past week as positive news on vaccines and mostly good economic data offset a continuing rise in new US coronavirus cases. Australian shares benefitted from the positive US lead with strong gains in materials, utilities, retail and financial shares helping to offset concerns about the continuing surge in cases in Victoria. Chinese …

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JUN 2020 – Shane Oliver’s mid-year progress report on markets and the economy | AMP Capital

WEBINARS JUN 2020 – Shane Oliver’s mid-year progress report on markets and the economy 24 Jun, 2020 2020 wasn’t the year anyone was expecting, but in welcome news for some, we’re already about six months of the way through it. In this webinar, our Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy, Shane Oliver, shares his views on global markets as we learn how to live with COVID-19. Important information While every care has been taken …

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My take on life in Australia during a recession | AMP Capital

My take on life in Australia during a recession Going into a recession is bad news. When the economy goes backwards, spending contracts, the jobs market gets tougher, wages go down – the list goes on. This period ahead has come as a shock to many Australians, but there are some things worth noting that might make it easier to bear. Australia has been battling through a calamitous start to 2020 so far. We kicked …

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After the Bell: daily market update, June 4 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, June 4 04 Jun, 2020 Markets are looking through some bad news in Australia at the moment, and it seems the US isn’t too rattled yet by social and political tensions.Our senior economist, Diana Mousina, explains. 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 Management …

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After the Bell: daily market update, May 6 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, May 6 06 May, 2020 Uneventful day in markets but a big news day for Australia, as it looks like July is when the prime minister wants the country back in business. Bad news continues out of the US and Europe, with death rates on the rise. Senior economist Diana Mousina explains what all this has meant for markets. Important information While every care has …

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Market Update 10 April 2020 | AMP Capital

Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets pushed higher again over the past week on the back of a declining number of new coronavirus cases in several countries raising the prospect of a relaxation in shutdowns, as policy stimulus measures continued to provide confidence that the economic downturn may be relatively short and as talk of a cut in global oil production boosted energy shares. While Australian banks were hit on talk …

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The new decade starts on a high note for Australian women

The new decade starts on a high note for Australian women Positive news for Australian women after the economic progress measurement, the Financy Women’s Index, posted its best performance of 2019 in the December quarter. Here’s what stood out: The 2019 December quarter delivered a strong finish to the decade, helped by a number of fresh records set in women’s financial progress However, the pace of 2019 progress disappointed with a decline by over …