Oliver’s insights – China’s slowdown and structural challenges
The article looks at the current concerns about the Chinese economic outlook and how Australia can’t rely on the China/commodity boom indefinitely.
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Oliver’s insights – personal finance 101
Getting our personal finances right can be a challenge at times. And the surge in interest rates has arguably made it even harder for many. This article looks at some common-sense personal finance tips that may be of use.
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 …
Australia’s productivity challenge – why it matters and what to do about it | AMP Capital
Australia’s productivity challenge – why it matters and what to do about it Key points The last twenty years have seen a sharp slowdown in productivity growth in Australia from over 2% pa to around 1.2% pa. This has adversely affected growth in living standards and real wages. It will adversely affect asset class returns if allowed to persist. Policies to boost productivity growth include: labour market reforms; more skills training; ongoing high levels of …
Five great charts on investing that are particularly useful in times of uncertainty like the present | AMP Capital
Five great charts on investing that are particularly useful in times of uncertainty like the present Key Points Successful investing can be very difficult in times like the present with immense uncertainty around inflation, interest rates, war in Ukraine & continuing covid waves. This makes it all the more important to stay focused on the basic principles of successful investing. These five great charts help illuminate key aspects of investing: the power of compound interest; …
Econosights: Impacts to Australia from Chinese trade restrictions | AMP Capital
Econosights: Impacts to Australia from Chinese trade restrictions Key points The total value of Australian exports to China impacted by trade disputes (which started in 2019) is $23bn (4.5% of total exports or 1% of GDP). The impact to the Australian economy from Chinese trade bans has been mild because the value of affected exports is low and as most sectors have been able to find alternative export markets. Coal, beef, copper ore, cotton, …
10 money conversations to have when your relationship’s heating up
10 money conversations to have when your relationship’s heating up It’s probably not the sexiest thing the two of you have on the to-do list but putting it off could see you butting heads. Whether or not money issues got in the way of past relationships, you may be thinking, there’s no way you’re going to pull back on that long passionate kiss you might get after work today to drop the f bomb (I’m …
Modern Monetary Theory – can it help with economic problems or is it just another Magic Money Tree?
Modern Monetary Theory – can it help with economic problems or is it just another Magic Money Tree? Key points Modern Monetary Theory reminds us that monetary financing of government spending need not be inflationary if there is spare capacity in the economy. But it suffers from a number of problems: it implies there is always some sort of free lunch; it underestimates the costs of large-scale public employment programs; and it underestimates the …
Modern Monetary Theory – can it help with economic problems or is it just another Magic Money Tree?
Modern Monetary Theory – can it help with economic problems or is it just another Magic Money Tree? Key points Modern Monetary Theory reminds us that monetary financing of government spending need not be inflationary if there is spare capacity in the economy. But it suffers from a number of problems: it implies there is always some sort of free lunch; it underestimates the costs of large-scale public employment programs; and it underestimates the difficulties …
2020 AMP University Challenge – In conversation with Rod Edge
The countdown is on ahead of AMP’s 2020 University Challenge finals. This year’s event will be virtual, but as AMP Australia’s Rod Edge discusses, our five finalists will still face a challenging round of academic and performance-based tests. Original Author: Produced by AMP and published on 19/10/2020