Weekly economic and market update – week ending 18 March, 2022

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Investment markets and key developments The past week saw share markets rebound helped by optimism about a peace deal in Ukraine, a fall back in oil prices, relief that the

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The US Federal Reserve starts raising interest rates – implications for Australia and investors

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Key points The Fed has finally joined other central banks in raising interest rates, taking the Fed Funds rate from a range of 0-0.25% to 0.25-0.5%. This was well flagged

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AMP Bank’s investment in technology speeding up loan approvals

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AMP Bank has launched Digital eSignatures (eSign) for loan applications and from 21 March will provide Comprehensive Credit Report functionality, as it continues to invest in technology that simplifies and

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AMP welcomes Quality of Advice Review Terms of Reference

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Matt Lawler, AMP’s Director of Advice, comments on the release of the Quality of Advice Review’s Terms of Reference and appointment of reviewer “We welcome the release of the Quality

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Weekly economic and market update – week ending 11 March, 2022

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Investment markets and key developments The past week saw a further escalation in sanctions over the war in Ukraine with now energy being targeted resulting in another surge in oil

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Weekly economic and market update – week ending 4 March, 2022

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Investment markets and key developments Uncertainty over the war in Ukraine resulted in another volatile week in investment markets as investors worried about the worsening conflict and disruptions to energy

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Weekly economic and market update – week ending 25 February 2022

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Investment markets and key developments Share markets were hit over the last week as Ukraine tensions escalated and then Russia invaded Ukraine. Although Russia has indicated it does not plan

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The escalation in Ukraine tensions – implications for investors

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Key points Ukraine tensions have escalated with Russia ordering troops into Ukraine regions already occupied by Russian separatists. Share markets are at high risk of more downside on fear of

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Weekly economic and market update – week ending 18 February, 2022

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Investment markets and key developments Share markets have seen another volatile week being buffeted by waxing and waning fears of Russia invading Ukraine and fears of inflation and interest rate

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Investment outlook Q&A: inflation, interest rates, Russia and Ukraine, the risk of a share crash, house prices and other issues

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Key points Inflation will likely slow later this year but remain well above pre-pandemic levels over the medium term. Wages growth is likely to pick up to 3% this year.

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