Simplifying Investing

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...

Following the RBA’s latest interest rate hike, AMP’s Chief Economist Dr. Shane Oliver outlines why he believes it should be the last. 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 prov...

AMP’s Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver looks back at the high inflation environment of the 1970s and its aftermath, and the key lessons we should apply today. 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 gene...

AMP’s Chief Economist Dr. Shane Oliver discusses the seven key economic indicators that will be critical to the performance of global and local markets over the next twelve 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’s...

AMP’s Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver’s discusses the RBA’s latest interest rate increase of 0.25% and the potential for further rises amid ‘hawkish’ commentary from RBA Governor Philip Lowe. 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 decid...

AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr Shane Oliver examines why the Australian share market has underperformed against global shares since 2009, and provides seven reasons why they’re likely to outperform over the medium-term. 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 financi...

With latest inflation figures surprising on the upside and rising to their highest levels since 1990, AMP’s Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver looks at the implications for further rate rises. He also discusses the underlying drivers for the spike in inflation, including travel related costs, and whether we’ve hit the peak. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken you...

With inflation, rising rates, war and fears for recession hitting bonds, shares and property prices hard in 2022, AMP’s Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver looks to the year ahead, sharing his outlook for markets, and the key things for investors to keep an eye on. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider you...

As a particularly turbulent year for investment markets draws to a close, AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr Shane Oliver looks ahead to 2023, and why there’s room for optimism. 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 yo...