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Five charts on investing to keep in mind in uncertain times like now

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points The US intervention in the war with Iran has substantially increased the risk of disruption to global oil supplies and a deeper impact on share markets. But predicting

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24 Jun 2025

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 20 June, 2025

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Share markets were mixed over the last week as the escalating Israel/Iran war, with rising signs that the US may join in risking a disruption

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23 Jun 2025

Here we go again! The threat from the Israel/Iran war

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points So far, the Israel/Iran war is limited, and various constraints suggest it may stay that way with Iran reportedly wanting to return to talks. It’s still early days

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18 Jun 2025

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 13 June, 2025

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Global shares had a messy week pushed around by tariff news in the US, better than expected US inflation data and Israel’s attack on Iran’s

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16 Jun 2025

The risk of a US public debt crisis – and implications for shares

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points US tax cuts point to ongoing budget deficits around 7% of GDP, a rising trend in already very high public debt and a further rise in already record

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10 Jun 2025

Weekly economic and market update – week ending May 31, 2025

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Global shares mostly rose over the last week as Trump backed down again on tariffs on Europe, the US Trade Court found most of Trump’s

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02 Jun 2025

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 23 May, 2025

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Shares were mixed over the last week. US, European and Japanese shares were flat to down slightly after the huge rebound since the April lows

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26 May 2025

Trump’s policies and the equity risk premium – the good, the bad & the ugly

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points Helped by President Trump’s backdown on tariffs, shares have rebounded to within 3-4% of their record highs. The good news is that the last month highlights that Trump

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16 May 2025

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 9 May, 2025

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Investment markets and key developments Shares were mixed over the past week. Despite the Trump administration talking up trade deals US shares fell slightly, but Eurozone shares rose slightly, and

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12 May 2025

Labor returned to Government in Australia – key challenges and risks

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points The return of Labor with an increased majority basically means more of the same in terms of key economic policies. The key challenges for the Government are to

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07 May 2025

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