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Australian home prices getting hit by rate hikes and tax hikes – is the super cycle boom from the mid-1990s over at last?

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points National average home prices were flat in May according to Cotality, the weakest since January last year. Prices fell further in Sydney and Melbourne, and the boom time

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02 Jun 2026

Weekly economic and market update – Week ending 29 May, 2026

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments The past week has been dominated by developments around a US/Iran peace deal – but despite some gyrations its looking like a deal is on

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01 Jun 2026

Three reasons why it pays to be an optimist as an investor

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points The combination of the natural human tendency to focus on bad news, expectations rising beyond the ability of the economy to deliver, the increased availability of information &

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27 May 2026

AMP launches new solution to boost retirees’ income and fund their home care

From AMP

AMP Super is helping more Australians confidently convert their superannuation balances into lifetime income with a market-first retirement package. It brings together an income stream for life, a temporary boost

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26 May 2026

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 22 May, 2026

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Global share markets mostly rose over the last week with ongoing hopes for a deal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz and strong earnings data.

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25 May 2026

Investment outlook Q&A – oil, bond yields, the Budget and the RBA

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points The oil supply shock remains a significant threat to economic growth and shares – particularly with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed and oil reserves running down. It’s

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20 May 2026

North strengthens adviser growth focus with new Head of Business Development

From North

North has appointed Kristen Lennis‑Harvey as Head of Business Development and National Sales Manager, reporting to Kristine Goodwin, Director, Platforms Growth and Wealth Distribution. The appointment reflects North’s focus on

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18 May 2026

The 2026-27 Budget – responsibility, productivity and fairness – or is it?

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points The key changes are a wind back in negative gearing, the taxation of real capital gains, numerous moves to reduce regulation, and modest net budget cuts over five

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13 May 2026

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 8 May, 2026

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Global share markets rose strongly over the last week led by US shares on the back of renewed hopes for a peace deal with Iran

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11 May 2026

Supporting practices with better retirement advice

From North

North has launched a new Retirement Philosophy, designed to help advice practices deepen their thinking on retirement advice and develop a clear, consistent approach tailored to their own clients. Developed

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01 May 2026

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