– why you need to know the difference between leading and lagging economic indicators Dr Shane Oliver – Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Introduction I reckon many must be confused about the current economic situation. We hear constant talk about how high interest rates and cost of living pressures are causing economic … Read more
– where are they now? Dr Shane Oliver – Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Introduction At the start of this year, we thought shares would have reasonable returns albeit it wouldn’t be smooth sailing given ongoing issues around inflation, interest rates, the risk of recession and geopolitics. So far so good. This … Read more
Dr Shane Oliver – Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Introduction A few years ago, I put together a list of key common-sense points that may be useful in terms of borrowing to finance a home along with broader personal finance and investment decisions we make. Given the surge in interest rates lately, … Read more
Dr Shane Oliver – Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Introduction he past financial year saw a solid rebound in investment returns, after the negative returns of the 2021-22 financial year. This note reviews the past 12 months in investment markets and looks at the outlook. Inflation worries start to recede Just as … Read more
