With thanks to Dr Shane Oliver Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Key points Introduction 2024 saw another year of strong investment returns on the back of falling
Why do some believe the younger generation in Australia are worse off than baby boomers. Young Australians today face many challenges that make them worse off compared to the Baby
The Australian economy is still growing, but things are moving slower than usual, and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is being cautious with any changes to interest rates. They’re
The economy continues to slow, with inflation remaining sticky, the new federal budget making waves, and global events that may have a significant impact. Uncertainty at home and abroad The
The first quarter of 2024 saw the Government roll out considerable changes to the Stage 3 Tax Cuts, inflation continuing to slow but remaining stubbornly high across some areas, surging
A recession is more than just a buzzword that gets thrown around by the media. A recession represents a significant decline in economic activity that can span months, even years.
Global growth is forecast to slow and remain below its historical average in 2024, reflective of tighter monetary policy in advanced economies, as well as a soft outlook for China.
Australia’s annual inflation rate has taken an unexpected step up, increasing pressure on the Reserve Bank to push interest rates higher and once again raising the prospect that Australia will
Over the past few years we have seen a significant shift in the current interest rates and expectations for future interest rates. The impacts have been far reaching – from
There is an old saying that no investment is as safe as a bricks and mortar investment, but is that really the case or is it something that we just
When building a home, it’s often said that the foundations are the most important part. Their primary purpose is to hold your house up – supporting the structure and preventing it from being affected by uneven ground.
With contribution from Shane Oliver from AMP Capital. The RBA raised its cash rate by another 0.25% taking it to 3.35%. This is the ninth consecutive rate hike in a
