Episode #79: Addressing Australians’ financial literacy and the gender literacy gap. While Australia remains one of the richest nations in the world, a new Econosights report from AMP’s Deputy Chief Economist, Diana Mousina highlights the need to improve financial literacy standards. This episode can be found on your favourite streaming platform, including Soundcloud, Spotify and Apple podcasts. Read more here: https://www.amp.com.au/insights-hub/blog/investing/econosights-financial-literacy-gender-gap Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into …
The RBA ends bond buying – but remains “patient” on rates. We expect the first rate hike in August Key Points The RBA will end quantitative easing this month. While it now sees unemployment falling below 4% and higher inflation it is prepared to be “patient” for now. We expect rate hikes to commence in August. Ultimately, we see the cash rate rising to around 1.5 to 2% in the years ahead but it’s …
Oliver’s Insights: Federal Budget 2020-21 overview The 2020-21 Australian Budget – spend, spend, spend as the focus remains on recovery and jobs, jobs, jobs Key points The Government now expects the Federal budget deficit to peak at a record $213.7bn this financial year. That’s around 11% of GDP, its highest since the end of WW2. The risk is the deficit will be worse at around $230bn. Key measures include earlier tax cuts, massive tax breaks …
ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, July 6 Markets started the week lower, and it looks like the upswing in COVID-19 cases remains front of mind. Our chief economist, Shane Oliver, wraps the day that was and talks through how last week closed for global 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 …
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