After the Bell: daily market update, March 24 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, March 24 24 Mar, 2020 By AMP Capital Markets finished slightly higher today, and are coming to terms what the lockdown measures mean locally and around the world. Dermot Ryan, co-portfolio manager in the Australian equities team, talks about whether markets have reached peak panic, and the long-term thinking he’s sticking to during this freefall. Important notes While every care has been taken in the preparation of …

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 …

After the Bell: daily market update, March 23 | AMP Capital

  ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, March 23 23 Mar, 2020 By AMP Capital The federal government has thrown unprecedented stimulus at the COVID-19 human health emergency, with more to come. We run through the concessions which are set to be available to Australians individuals, businesses and households – and what, if any, impact that has had on markets. Important notes While every care has been taken in the preparation of this …

After the Bell: daily market update, March 20 | AMP Capital

  ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, March 20 20 Mar, 2020 The trading week  has come to an end, and in this episode, we see how markets closed on Friday and discuss the latest major policy announcements from the Australian authorities. While every care has been taken in the preparation of this recording, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, AFSL 232497) and AMP Capital Funds Management Limited (ABN …

After the Bell: daily market update, March 19 | AMP Capital

  ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, March 19 19 Mar, 2020 We take a look at markets on a day marked by a substantial easing of monetary policy from the Reserve Bank of Australia, and continued COVID-19 panic worldwide. While every care has been taken in the preparation of this recording, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, AFSL 232497) and AMP Capital Funds Management Limited (ABN 15 159 …

After the Bell: daily market update, March 18 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, March 18 18 Mar, 2020 It was another rough day in markets and there’s more downside to go. AMP Capital’s senior economist, Diana Mousina, talks through the day that was, including a summary of wartime-like measures announced by Australian prime minister Scott Morrison.   While every care has been taken in the preparation of this information contained in this website, neither AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN …

Oliver’s Insights – Investment markets and key developments over the past week

Oliver’s Insights – Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets collapsed over the past week as concerns about the global economic impact of the coronavirus intensified, oil prices plunged as part of the secondary impact and policy responses by President Trump and the ECB were seen as not enough. Australian share fell around 20% with energy shares leading the way down but selling was broad based with industrials, financials and property stocks …

Digital payment options could see you spend more this Christmas

Digital payment options could see you spend more this Christmas With the festive season just weeks away, Australians are gearing up for the annual peak spending period, and the growth of digital payment options could be widening the gap between what we regard as our spending limit and the balance of our bank account. The disconnect between cards and cash Credit cards make spending (and overspending) very easy, and a new breed of “digital wallets” …

5 ways Australians will use their tax return this year

5 ways Australians will use their tax return this year With nearly one in three people planning to save their tax return, have you considered what you might do with yours? This year more than 75% of Australians expect to receive a tax return, with a large portion of the population planning to use the money they receive to take the edge off their financial commitments.i We look at the most common ways people intend …