A quick 2 minute video from Dr Shane Oliver on inflation concerns and its short-term impact on market volatility. Please click on the link below: Dr Shane Oliver on Inflation ... Read more
The Australian economy – five reasons growth will continue 08 March 2018 —Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist for AMP Capital
08 March 2018 Key points The Australian economy grew 2.4% through 2017, good but well below potential given high population growth. There is good reason to expect growth to continue and pick up a bit: the drag from falling mining investment is nearly over, non-mining investment is ... Read more
Media Release Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
Number 2018-05 Date 6 March 2018 At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent. The global economy has strengthened over the past year. A number of advanced economies are growing at an above-trend rate and unemployment rates are low. Growth ... Read more
Australian’s love affair with debt – how big is the risk?—Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist for AMP Capital
15 February 2018 Key points Household debt levels in Australia are high compared to other countries and still rising. The rise is not as bad as it looks because its been matched by rising wealth and debt servicing problems are low. However, this could change as interest rates ... Read more
Portfolio Construction Summit Summary —Aziz Meherali CFP, Principal of Elixir Private Wealth
I attended the Portfolio Construction Summit on Tuesday this week. As usual, the line-up of presenters and speakers was extraordinary and always enlightening. I offer a brief summary of some of the take-outs from the day: The overall consensus view (taking a long-term 3 to 5 year approach) ... Read more
The pullback in shares – seven reasons not to be too concerned — Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist for AMP Capital
09 February 2018 Key points The current pullback in shares has been triggered by worries around US inflation, the Fed and rising bond yields but made worse by an unwinding of bets that volatility would continue to fall. We may have seen the worst, but it’s too early to say for ... Read more
Monetary Policy Decision Feb 6 2018— Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Number2018-01 Date6 February 2018 At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent. There was a broad-based pick-up in the global economy in 2017. A number of advanced economies are growing at an above-trend rate ... Read more
More of the world’s wealthy are moving to Australia than any other country —Business Insider
Australia is attracting more high net worth individuals (HNWI) as migrants than any other country, according to analysis by consultancy New World Wealth in its 2018 Global Wealth Migration Review. Global wealth migration is accelerating across the world with 95,000 HNWIs migrating in 2017 compared ... Read more
2018 – a list of lists regarding the macro investment outlook — Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist for AMP Capital
24 January 2018 Key points 2018 is likely to remain good for diversified investors. The investment cycle still favours growth assets over cash and bonds. But expect more volatile and constrained returns as US inflation starts to turn up. Watch US inflation, bond yields, ... Read more
From ‘Minecraft’ to mixed reality, Microsoft is preparing students for the future
A Most interesting article posted on LinkedIn by Microsoft on how gaming technology is being used to great benefit in educating the future generations. Gaming Technology helps Education Enhancements ... Read more
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