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Weekly economic and market update – week ending 9 February, 2024

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Global share markets rose over the last week. US shares rose to new record high supported by ongoing confidence in a “goldilocks” landing for the

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12 Feb 2024

Five problems with the Australian tax system – and the changes to Stage 3

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points The Australian Government’s changes to the Stage 3 tax cuts have refocussed attention on the need for tax reform. The Australian tax system has five key problems: it’s

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06 Feb 2024

Weekly economic and market update – week ending February, 2023

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Share markets mostly rose over the last week helped by good economic data, solid US earnings results and ongoing signs that central banks are moving

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05 Feb 2024

Australian December retail sales much weaker than expected after Black Friday boost was reversed.

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points Australia monthly retail turnover declined 2.7% in December, more than reversing the 1.6% rise in November. The fall was concentrated in discretionary spending items more than reversing their

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31 Jan 2024

AMP MySuper delivers annual returns above 11.5 per cent

From AMP

AMP has delivered an investment return of 11.6 per cent for members of its AMP MySuper 1970s superannuation fund option for the calendar year ending 31 December 2023. Part of

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25 Jan 2024

AMP appoints TAL as new default insurance provider for superannuation members

From AMP

AMP is pleased to announce it has appointed TAL as its new default and retail insurance provider for AMP Superannuation Fund members, including its flagship SignatureSuper offer. Members’ best financial

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23 Jan 2024

Falling inflation – what does it mean for investors?

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points Inflation is in retreat thanks to improved supply and cooling demand. A further fall is likely this year. Australian inflation remains relatively high – but this mainly reflects

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18 Jan 2024

Majority of homeowners face ‘debt cliff’ heading into retirement

From AMP

New research by AMP shows that older Australians are expecting to head into retirement with higher levels of debt, presenting a growing challenge to them achieving financial confidence in later

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13 Dec 2023

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 8 December, 2023

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Share markets were mixed over the last week with US shares up 0.2% for the week helped by still solid but cooling jobs data and

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11 Dec 2023

Reforms a bold step towards making advice more accessible and affordable

From AMP

AMP welcomes the Government’s comprehensive roadmap for financial advice reform, which will expand the delivery of advice to millions more Australians. It will make a meaningful difference to the lives

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11 Dec 2023

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