Oliver’s insights – home ownership

This note looks at the decline in Australia’s home ownership rate since the mid-1960s and what has driven it.

Oliver’s insights – RBA review

This article takes a look at the recommendations of the independent Reivew of the RBA and it’s not clear the proposed reforms will lead to a better outcome for the Australian economy.

Oliver’s Insights – five charts on investing to keep in mind

Five charts focusing on critical aspects of investing that are insightful in times of market stress

Weekly market update 24-03-2023

Dr Shane Oliver discusses how bank turmoil is still providing a roller coaster ride for investors; case for an RBA pause remains strong; PMIs show easing Aust inflation pressure; and more.

Oliver’s insights – shares hit another bout of turbulence

Shares have hit turbulence again with worries about inflation, interest rates, recession and, now, problems in US banks. Read more to learn what this means for investors.

Oliver’s insights – lessons for today

Dr Shane Oliver highlights nine key lessons for today from the 1970s, 80s and 90s

AMP Bank announces industry-first partnership with Bricklet to support first home buyers

AMP Bank announces industry-first partnership with Bricklet to support first home buyers AMP Bank has today announced an industry-first partnership with Bricklet, a shared equity home platform, to help more Australians get into the property market sooner. In partnership with AMP Bank, Bricklet’s Homeowner platform enables buyers who don’t have a 20 per cent deposit, but have an appropriate income to service their loan, to purchase residential property as an owner-occupier. The home loan is …

Shares sliding again – what’s driving it and is there any light at the end of the tunnel? | AMP Capital

Shares sliding again – what’s driving it and is there any light at the end of the tunnel? Key points Share markets remain under pressure from high inflation, rising rates & bond yields and the rising risk of recession and the threat that poses to company profits. With the rising risk of global recession, global and Australian shares are at high risk of further falls in the short term. However, it’s not all negative. Pipeline …

Market Update 19 August 2022 | AMP Capital

Market Update 19 August 2022   Investment markets & key developments The global share market rebound faltered a bit over the last week with mixed economic data and mostly hawkish messages from central banks. US and European shares were little changed, Japanese shares rose and Chinese shares fell. The Australian share market rose solidly though helped by strong earnings results for some companies led by strong gains in retail, resources and industrial stocks. Bond yields …

The good news in the plunge in markets – higher medium-term return potential (assuming inflation is tamed) | AMP Capital

The good news in the plunge in markets – higher medium-term return potential (assuming inflation is tamed) Key points The fall in bond and share values and rise in their investment yields on the back of higher inflation has seen our medium term (5 to 10 year) return projections for a diversified mix of assets rise to around 6.8% p.a. If inflation falls back to around 2.5% pa this suggests reasonable average returns ahead. The …