Econosights – US debt ceiling

Issues around the US debt ceiling have started to make headlines again. In this Econosights we look at what the US debt ceiling is, the history of it, the current issues around the debt ceiling and the implications for markets.

Market Update 1 April 2022 | AMP Capital

Market Update 1 April 2022 Investment markets and key developments over the past week It was a mixed week for markets in terms of the economic data and news flow. US equities started the week strong, but are still down by 0.3% over the week (and ~6% below January highs), European shares had a good rebound up by 0.9% (but are still 11% below January levels), Japanese shares were 1.8% lower, Chinese shares continued to …

Market Update 11 February 2022 | AMP Capital

Market Update 11 February 2022 Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets started the week on a positive note, clawing back some of the declines that occurred in January. However, the elevated US inflation data worried investors about fast interest rate rises from the US Fed. US share markets fell after the inflation data but were still up by 0.1% over the week (a the time of writing). Australian shares managed …

Market Update 19 March 2021 | AMP Capital

Market Update 19 March 2021   Investment markets and key developments over the past week Global sharemarket performance continues to diverge. US shares started the week strongly but higher bond yields following the US Federal Reserve’s meeting led US shares down 0.7% over the week for the S&P500 with the heavier tech weighted NASDAQ even weaker (-1.5%). The theme of a rotation out of US to global shares continues to play out with European shares up …

Market Update 11 September 2020 | AMP Capital

Market Update 11 September 2020   Investment markets and key developments over the past week The equity market correction that started last week, driven by falls in tech stocks, has continued, and has now broadened out to other sectors. US shares are down by 2.6% and the tech-heavy NASDAQ is down by a larger 4% over the week. But, all sectors in the S&P500 fell over the week and energy was down heavily as the oil …

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

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 …

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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