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Bitcoin to infinity and beyond…again

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

After another 80% or so plunge from its high in 2021 to its low in 2022, Bitcoin has rebounded again to a new record high. The next chart shows Bitcoin’s

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15 Mar 2024

North managed portfolios top $14 billion AUM as further enhancements rolled out for advisers and clients

From AMP

North, one of Australia’s leading wrap investment platforms, has seen its managed portfolio offer surpass $14 billion in assets under management (AUM) in February, representing an annualised growth rate of

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15 Mar 2024

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 8 March, 2024

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments US and Eurozone shares rose to new record highs over the last week as the ECB and Fed provided dovish comments, flagging rate cuts ahead.

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11 Mar 2024

21 great investment quotes

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Introduction Investing can be scary and confusing at times. But the basic principles of successful investing are timeless and quotes from experts help illuminate these. This note revisits a series

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06 Mar 2024

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 1 March, 2024

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments US, Eurozone and Japanese shares rose to new record highs in the last week helped by key US inflation data coming in as expected and

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04 Mar 2024

Seven key charts for investors to watch – where are they now?

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points Shares have made it to record highs this year but after strong gains are a bit vulnerable to a near term pull back. However, we remain upbeat on

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28 Feb 2024

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 23 February, 2024

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Global shares surged in the past week to new record highs in the US, Europe and Japan, helped in particular by enthusiasm for Artificial Intelligence

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26 Feb 2024

AMP Advice to support practice growth with new Estate Planning Service

From AMP

AMP Advice has partnered with leading fintech Yodal to provide financial planning practices with access to a comprehensive Estate Planning Service. Practices in AMP’s network can now elect to incorporate

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23 Feb 2024

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 16 February, 2024

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Despite a mid-week swoon on the back of hotter than expected US inflation data, global share markets mostly rose over the past week helped by

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19 Feb 2024

Investment outlook Q&A – recession risks, rates and inflation, valuations, geopolitics, the US election and Swiftonomics

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points Rate hikes have worked in helping slow inflation and rate cuts are likely this year. Expect a bumpy ride though. The risk of recession remains high at around

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15 Feb 2024

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