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 brief The rebound in shares continued over the last week helped by talk of trade deals, including with China, and […]

We understand that there may be heightened concern resulting from announcements made by President Trump last week relating to tariffs and potential global trade wars. There has been widespread reporting in the media, in addition to increased levels of market volatility (downturn) as a result of these announcements. Keeping perspective Markets tend to have short […]

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. In brief After a relatively quiet start to the week, news on US auto tariffs and worries of a slowing US economy unnerved markets. Prior to this, the US sharemarket had rallied 5% from its mid-March bottom […]

This month we provide you with an update on the economy through the lens of 7 key charts. This article was published by Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP.   The Seven key charts for investors to keep an eye on Share markets have so far been fairly resilient in the face […]

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. In brief Global shares were mixed over the last week. US shares fell 1% as tech shares fell on the back of the rise of DeepSeek’s AI app and a less dovish Fed and Trump’s tariff vows […]

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. The U.S. election wash-up Trump 2.0 – Trump euphoria. Since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump for a second term, investors have been busy deliberating what it means for the global economy and financial markets. So […]

Donald Trump has been re-elected as the 47th President of the United States, with the Republican Party regaining control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This political shift is expected to bring significant policy changes, which could impact various sectors and the overall market. Following the election, US stock futures surged, and […]

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: The US Federal Reserve cuts its cash interest rate by 0.50% Inflation is now largely contained, the US is cutting interest rates – Australia however, is still ‘on hold’ Share markets were buoyed by the […]

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: ‘The time has come for interest rate policy to adjust’ Jerome Powell Has the Fed managed to steer the US economy to a soft landing? RBA governor Michelle Bullock rules out an official interest rate […]

In this month’s update, we provide a snapshot of economic occurrences both nationally and from around the globe. Key points: Has the US and Australia finally reached a turning point in their interest rate cycles? Despite conjecture we think the RBA is done The US Federal Reserve has clearly changed its rates position but no […]