Simplifying Investing

Following the latest increase in interest rates, AMP’s Chief Economist discusses his outlook for rates and reasons why they may have hit their peak. He then discusses implications for house prices and why there is still room for further declines. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circ...

AMP’s Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver looks at five structural trends which suggest inflation is set to remain higher over the medium term, compared with pre-pandemic levels. He then discusses the implications for investment 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...

While recession and geopolitical risks mean new lows for share markets can’t be ruled out, AMP’s Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver discusses the growing weight of evidence indicating the next 12-months will be positive for shares. 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 spea...

Words like grim, bleak, perilous and confronting are being used extensively in economic and financial commentary at present. AMP’s Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver looks through the gloom, providing seven reasons why Australia should be able to avoid a recession. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider yo...

AMP’s Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver discusses why we are near the end of the RBA’s rate hiking cycle. He cites falling house prices, depressed consumer confidence and early signs of a slowing jobs market as indicators rate rises are starting to take effect. He also explains why house prices across the country still have further to fall. Important information: This podcast is general in nature an...

AMP's Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver takes a close look at the federal government's latest budget, handed down last night. What are the implications for the economy and investment markets, and how will it impact different parts of the population. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal cir...

AMP’s Chief Economist Dr. Shane Oliver draws on his decades of experience analysing markets to share his top seven tips for investors amid the current market volatility. 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 y...

In this latest episode of Oliver’s Insights, AMP’s Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver takes a pragmatic look at the perils of forecasting investment market performance. A topic particularly close to his heart and highly relevant amid the current market turbulence and tidal wave of information available through online and social media. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’...

According to AMP’s Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver, the latest rate increase of 25 basis points by the RBA signals a slow down in rate rises. In this podcast Dr Oliver provides five reasons the RBA won’t lift rates much higher. 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...

With risks of a global recession, Australian shares are at high risk of further falls in the short term. But it’s not all bad news, according to AMP’s Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver. In this episode Dr Oliver explains why he sees light at the end of the tunnel for shares on a 12-month view, and why turning down the noise is so important for investors in times of volatility. Important information:...

Rate rises, inflation, geopolitical risks and recession fears have driven high share market volatility in recent months. In this latest episode, AMP’s Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver takes a close look at the outlook for shares and key drivers for the next 12-months. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consid...

The gradual decline in Australia’s productivity over the past 15 years has become a key point of discussion among policy makers. What impact is this having on living standards and wage growth amid the current inflationary environment? And what is needed to boost productivity? Listen to AMP's Chief Economist, Dr Shane Oliver, as he explains what productivity is and why it matters to all of us. Impo...

With share markets at risk of falling back to June lows, AMP’s Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver discusses seven economic signals investors should be keeping a close eye on. He also discusses the RBA’s latest decision to raise rates by 50 basis points, and the implications for investment markets and further rate rises. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your ci...

Is this residential property downturn different? Will it be deeper than others? And how and when will prices recover? In the latest episode of ‘Oliver’s Insights’ Dr Shane Oliver provides his outlook for house prices, and why a confluence of events could mean we’re experiencing a once in a generation price drop… that will be followed by a slower recovery. Important information: This podcast is gen...

Human psychology plays a huge role in investment markets, helping explain why asset prices go through irrational and periodic booms and busts. The madness of crowds, myopic loss aversion, pressure for conformity are concepts we should all be mindful of when investing. In the latest episode of Oliver’s Insights, part of AMP’s Simplifying Investing podcast series, our Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliv...

Cyclical fluctuations are a key aspect of investment markets. Most are driven by economic developments but are magnified by swings in investor sentiment. Periods of poor returns invariably give way to periods of great returns and vice versa. So what should investors keep in mind to ensure they aren’t thrown off by short-term fluctuations? In the latest episode of Oliver’s Insights, part of AMP’s S...

As widely expected, this week the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate again by 0.5 per cent, taking it to 1.85 per cent. This is more than double the 0.75 per cent rate that applied before the pandemic started. So how high will the cash rate go? In the latest episode of Oliver’s Insights, part of AMP’s Simplifying Investing podcast series, AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver, shares...

The start of 2022 has been painful for investors with sharp losses in shares and bonds. And yet despite this setback and rough patches in 2015, 2018, and in early 2020 with pandemic lockdowns, median balanced growth superannuation funds returned 8.4 per cent pa over the 10 years to June after fees and taxes. While dull compared to the double-digit returns of the 1980s and 1990s, it’s pretty good o...

The high inflation of the 1970s was bad for economies and brought pain for investment returns. As inflation surged, so did unemployment. So how justified are concerns about a return to similar conditions in 2022 and beyond? And what lessons should we consider 50 years on? In this episode of Oliver’s Insights, part of AMP’s Simplifying Investing podcast series, AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliv...

Inflation, rising interest rates and recession fears have been on the minds of investors in the past financial year. Will shares fall further as interest rates rise? Will inflation pressures ease and take pressure off central banks from later this year? In this episode of Oliver’s Insights, part of AMP’s Simplifying Investing podcast series, AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver, looks at some o...

Australian household debt is high compared to other countries and has increased dramatically since the 1980s. In many ways, this is seen as Australia’s Achilles’ heel. So, what’s driven this rise over the years? And is it like what it seems on the surface? AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver, returns to cut through the noise and offer his thoughts on another important economic topic. This epis...

In the latest episode of Oliver’s Insights, Dr. Shane Oliver walks you through the recent plunge in shares. What should investors keep in mind during times of investment market turmoil? Our resident expert is here to walk you through it. This podcast is part of AMP's Simplifying Investing series. Subscribe now to stay up to date on all the latest insights from Dr. Oliver and our many experts. Impo...

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the cash rate for the second month in a row, taking it to 0.85%, with further rate increases expected in the near future. So what impact will it all have on your budget bottom line? And how much of an effect will falling confidence and home prices have on the RBA’s tightening? In the latest episode of Oliver's Insights, AMP's Chief Economist, Dr Oliver, tak...

According to CoreLogic data for May, Australia’s home prices fell for the first time since September 2020. So what are the main drivers behind the downturn? Are further falls expected? And what are the main risks from here? AMP's Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver, breaks it all down in the latest episode of Oliver's Insights, part of AMP's Simplifying Investing podcast series. Important informatio...

Australia has a new federal government with Anthony Albanese and Labor now in power following the 2022 general election. With any new administration comes questions about policy and the possible implications for the budget, the economy, and investment markets. In the latest episode of Oliver's Insights, part of AMP's Simplifying Investing podcast series, AMP’s Chief Economist Dr. Shane Oliver exam...