Simplifying Investing

AMP’s Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina covers all things - recession. Join Diana as she shares her insights and expertise in helping bridge the financial literacy gap here in Australia. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before decidin...

“No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit.” – Helen Keller AMP’s chief economist Dr. Shane Oliver explores the benefits in being an optimistic investor. Read Oliver's insights here: https://www.amp.com.au/insights-hub/blog/investing/olivers-insights-optimism-as-an-investor Important information: This podcast i...

AMP’s Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina takes you through what is inflation, why it has become so high in the years following COVID-19, and what a slower pace of inflation moving forward means for you and your finances. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a...

AMP’s chief economist Dr. Shane Oliver explores how uncertainty around China’s outlook is a key risk for global growth and why Australia cannot rely on the China/commodity boom indefinitely. Instead, Australia needs structural reform to boost our longer-term growth potential. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important y...

AMP’s chief economist Dr. Shane Oliver looks at the vexed issue of productivity, its importance to our economy and what it means for investors. Read more here: https://www.amp.com.au/insights-hub/blog/investing/olivers-insights-productivity-and-the-swing-to-bigger-government Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important yo...

AMP’s Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina takes you through how monetary policy works in Australia, how interest rates impact the economy, and what to expect over the next 12 months. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before deciding what...

As rapid monetary tightening means a high risk of recession continues to persist, growth has generally been more resilient than expected. AMP’s chief economist Dr. Shane Oliver looks at five key reasons for why we could still avoid recession. Read more here: https://www.amp.com.au/insights-hub/blog/investing/olivers-insights-goldilocks-versus-recession Important information: This podcast is genera...

AMP’s chief economist Dr. Shane Oliver reviews the Reserve Bank’s decision this week to hold at 4.1%. Has the RBA found a sustainable balance or is household spending power still likely to take even more of a hit in the coming months? Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances an...

While Australia remains one of the richest nations in the world, a new Econosights report from AMP’s Deputy Chief Economist, Diana Mousina highlights the need to improve financial literacy standards. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser befo...

Many Australians are confused about the current economic situation. Cafes and restaurants are doing well but cost of living pressures mean more Australian households are feeling the strain. AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver steps us through the differences in key indicators, and their function in the economic cycle. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken yo...

AMP’s Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist Dr. Shane Oliver looks at seven key indicators that investors need to keep a close eye on to understand where the investment cycle is going and what shares, in particular, are likely to do. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circums...

Getting your personal finances right can be a real challenge at times. Here are the top 15 tips from AMP's Chief Economist Dr Shane Olive that can help. For more info you can read Oliver's insights here: https://www.amp.com.au/insights-hub/blog/investing/olivers-insights-personal-finance-101 Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account....

The past financial year turned out to be a good one for investors as shares rebounded thanks to falling inflation and hopes rates are near the top. AMP's Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver looks at the outlook for investment returns over the next 12 months as central banks remain hawkish and recession risks are high. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circu...

AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver takes a closer look at the Australian Reserve Bank's choice to leave interest rates on hold at 4.1%. However are we still heading towards a 50% chance of a recession next year, and will we see a number of rate cuts as early as February 2024? Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s import...

The risk of recession globally and in Australia has increased with ongoing central bank rate hikes. AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver looks at what this means for everyday Australians, how it will impact on residential property and what the implications are for investors. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important...

Shares are vulnerable to a pull back in the months ahead reflecting the rising risk of risk of recession on the back of central bank tightening and weak seasonal influences. AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr Shane Oliver looks at the implications for investors and why it's not all negative. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s impo...

While Australia's home ownership rate reached a peak of 73% in 1966, a significant deterioration in housing affordability over the last thirty years is driving increasing inequality, falling home ownership and could threaten social cohesion if it persists. AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver looks at why encouraging decentralisation, boosting supply and tax reform could be the key to improving...

Returns on unlisted commercial property have been solid over the last 10 years as the search for yield helped deliver 9% pa on average to investors. AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver looks at why the tide could be turning due to the rise in bond yields and slowing economic activity. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’...

With a $99 billion deficit projected less than 18 months ago, AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver looks at the key policies and measures the Government announced in its Federal Budget last night as it secured the fastest turnaround since the end of WWII. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your p...

With latest data showing an uptick in property prices, AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver discusses the outlook for prices amid a particularly unusual period for the economy. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before deciding what’s r...

AMP’S Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver dissects the merits of the proposals from the recent RBA Review. Would the changes be beneficial, or do we risk throwing the baby out with the bathwater? Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before dec...

AMP Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver unpacks inflation, interest rates, recession, US debt ceiling, geopolitics and house prices. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before deciding what’s right for you. Any general tax information provided...

AMP Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver discusses five investment principles he believes are worth sticking to in challenging markets. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before deciding what’s right for you. Any general tax information provide...

AMP’s Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver looks at recent housing data showing a slight bounce back in prices, and whether the rebound will continue, or if we’re set for further falls. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before deciding what’s...

AMP Chief Economist Dr. Shane Oliver looks at the implications for investment markets from the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, and two other regional US Banks. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before deciding what’s right for you...