After the Bell: daily market update, May 22 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, May 22 22 May, 2020 Markets finished lower today, with geopolitical tensions continuing to overshadow hopes of a vaccine. Portfolio strategist, Brad Creighton, gives his views on the day and the week that was. 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 Limited (ABN …

After the Bell: daily market update, May 21 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, May 21 21 May, 2020 Markets finished lower today for the first time this week, as geo-political tensions continue to flare on the global stage. Senior economist Diana Mousina offers her insights, and discusses how infections data is tracking in the US. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, AFSL …

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

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, May 20 20 May, 2020 Markets edged slightly higher today, continuing their decent run for the last week or so. Fresh spending and sales data was also released today, indicating panic buying has worn off. Senior economist, Diana Mousina, gives her views. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, AFSL …

After the Bell: daily market update, May 14 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, May 14 14 May, 2020 Markets were down in Australia today and this week, more jobs data has been released – showing a few small surprises. 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 Limited (ABN 15 159 557 …

After the Bell: daily market update, May 8 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, May 8 08 May, 2020 Huge day of announcements in Australia today, with prime minister Scott Morrison unveiling the nation’s staged plan to get back to business by July. Our senior economist, Diana Mousina, discusses the announcements and the day that was in markets. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 …

After the Bell: daily market update, May 5 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, May 5 05 May, 2020 Markets gained 1.6% today, backing up yesterday’s rise. The RBA also met today, firming up its plans for getting Australia into gear for COVID-19 recovery. Senior economist, Diana Mousina, talks through market wins and the RBA’s statement in more detail. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 …

After the Bell: daily market update, May 1 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, May 1 01 May, 2020 Big fall in Aussie markets today and some rattles in global markets as Trump stirs up talks of tariffs. We speak to portfolio analyst Brad Creighton about the day that was in markets and the week that was in data. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 …

Key highlights from the RBA’s April board meeting | AMP Capital

Key highlights from the RBA’s April board meeting Today the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held its regular board meeting, albeit in extraordinary times for Australia and indeed the world. What we saw today from the RBA was no monetary policy changes, for the simple reason that less than three weeks ago, they made some radical changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The RBA instead reaffirmed its recent actions – cutting the cash rate …

What the RBA’s response to COVID-19 means for the Australian economy | AMP Capital

What the RBA’s response to COVID-19 means for the Australian economy   The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) met today and agreed to a support package for the Australian economy, through the challenging period that is the COVID-19 outbreak. The central bank acknowledged this is, first and foremost, a health issue, and that the primary response is to manage the health of the population. As the RBA said, other arms of policy play an important …

Resist today, Relax tomorrow.

Resist today, Relax tomorrow. Can you recite the last line of Gone with the Wind? If not, you’ll find the answer at the end of this article. If you scrolled down straight away, you might be too keen for your own good. We’ve all heard that patience is a virtue, and it can even save you money. For people figuring out how to fund the lifestyle they’d like in retirement, now’s a good time to remember the …