Investment markets and key developments This article was published by My Bui, Economist, AMP In short Shares at all-time highs (again) despite Middle East War rollercoaster, Japanese yen & the Disneyland index, Aussie consumers still spending despite rate hikes, and RBA to hold rates but hike can still come later this year. In depth Global shares […]

Investment markets and key developments This article was published by Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP   Global shares saw strong gains over the last week as the oil price remained down, inflation fears subsided and slower US payrolls removed some pressure for a US rate hike. The positive global lead along […]

Investment markets and key developments This article was published by Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist, AMP. Whatever fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran cracked wide open this week – with Iranian strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain, Israeli strikes in Lebanon and a US strike on an oil tanker headed to the Islamic Republic. One day […]

From income tax relief to cheaper fuel and medicine, plus housing tax reforms, the 2026–27 Federal Budget aims to take some pressure off today while setting up changes that roll out over time. Here’s what really matters for you. This article was published by the AMP Editorial team. Key takeaways Most working Australians are set […]

The RBA’s decision to hike rates to 4.35% was no surprise with it being about 75% factored in by the money market and 21 of the 22 economists surveyed by Bloomberg expecting a hike. This article was published by Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP. Key points The RBA hiked […]

Investment markets and key developments This article was published by Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist, AMP. Solid economic data, enthusiasm around the AI‑driven growth outlook and strong earnings results pushed US equities higher this week, with the S&P 500 once again reaching a record high. The index rose more than 9% in April, rebounding sharply from […]

The Middle East War, oil prices, inflation and GDP  This article was published by Diana Mousina, DeputyChief Economist, AMP. In short The biggest market impact (so far) from the war in the Middle East has been on oil prices. This is because the region in and around Iran has significant oil reserves, energy facilities and control global oil […]

Shares down on the oil shock – 5 key charts for investors to keep in mind Most of the time share markets are relatively calm, but periodically they tumble and generate headlines like “billions wiped off share market.” This article was published by Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP. Key points […]

Geopolitical shocks have been a rising feature this year with US “interventions” in various countries – Nigeria, Venezuela, Greenland and now Iran. This article was published by Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP. In short The start of a war between the US and Israel and Iran poses the risk […]

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. This article was published by Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP. In short Global shares were mixed over the last week amidst ongoing US tariff threats, fears of a US strike on […]