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Weekly economic and market update – week ending 20 February, 2026

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Global share markets mostly rose over the last week as worries about AI and tech valuations took a breather but concerns about a US strike

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23 Feb 2026

Nine key charts for investors to keep an eye on

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points This year has started off rather messy with geopolitical threats and worries around AI disruption and valuations. We are mildly upbeat on shares for the year but see

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18 Feb 2026

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 13 February, 2026

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments US shares fell over the last week on the back of ongoing concerns about AI disruption, excessive related capital spending and tech sector valuations. However,

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16 Feb 2026

Inflation, rate hikes and public spending – Q&A

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points Keeping inflation low and around target is important in terms of maximising living standards in Australia. We are optimistic that much of the recent rise in inflation will

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11 Feb 2026

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 6 February, 2026

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Global share markets mostly fell over the last week amidst increasing worries about tech valuations and overinvestment in AI, some weak US jobs data &

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09 Feb 2026

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 30 January, 2026

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Global shares were mixed over the last week amidst ongoing US tariff threats, fears of a US strike on Iran, some mixed US earnings news

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02 Feb 2026

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 23 January, 2026

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Global shares fell over the last week on fears of a trade war between the US and Europe over Trump’s desire to get Greenland. While

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27 Jan 2026

The investment outlook for 2026 – expect a rough but, ultimately, ok ride

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points 2025 was another strong year for investors with shares up strongly on the back of better than feared growth and profits and global central banks cutting rates. Balanced

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20 Jan 2026

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 16 January, 2026

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Global shares were mixed over the last week. US shares fell slightly with an ongoing rotation out of tech shares and worries about Fed independence.

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19 Jan 2026

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 12 December, 2025

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Global shares mostly rose over the last week, as the Fed cuts rates and its commentary was mostly friendly for risk assets. US shares broke

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15 Dec 2025

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