Oliver's Insights

– inflation, interest rates, Russia & Ukraine, the risk of a share crash, house prices and other issues Dr Shane Oliver - Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital 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...Read More

Dr Shane Oliver - Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital Key points Shares have had a good rebound but could still fall further in the short term as risks remain high around monetary tightening and geopolitical tensions. However, a deep bear market is unlikely as US, global and Australian recessions are unlikely...Read More

- but remains “patient” on rates. We expect the first rate hike in August Dr Shane Oliver - Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital Key points The RBA will end quantitative easing this month. While it now sees unemployment falling below 4% and higher inflation it is prepared to be “patient” for...Read More

Dr Shane Oliver - Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital Share markets have fallen in recent weeks on the back of worries about inflation, monetary tightening, the Omicron disruption and the rising risk of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Its too early to say markets have bottomed. Key things for investors to...Read More

Dr Shane Oliver - Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital Key points Inflation is placing increasing pressure on major central banks to remove monetary stimulus. Inflation & rising interest rates will likely contribute to more volatile & constrained investment returns this year. The long-term downtrend in inflation and interest rates since the...Read More

Dr Shane Oliver - Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital Key points 2021 saw strong investment returns with low volatility. 2022 is likely to see more constrained returns with increased volatility. Watch: coronavirus and vaccines; inflation; the US mid-term elections; China issues; Russian tensions with Ukraine and the west; & the Australian...Read More

- recovery to continue as we hopefully learn to live with covid Dr Shane Oliver - Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital Key points 2021 was again dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, along with concern about higher inflation and monetary tightening but shares, unlisted assets and balanced growth super funds saw strong...Read More

- and falling prices in 2023 Dr Shane Oliver - Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital Key points After a 22% rise in Australian home prices this year, they are expected to slow to 5% growth in 2022 with prices likely to fall 5-10% in 2023. The main drivers behind the slowdown...Read More

Dr Shane Oliver - Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital Key points Likely key longer-term implications flowing from the coronavirus pandemic are: bigger government; increased money supply and excess saving; increased geopolitical tensions; reduced globalisation; a faster embrace of technology; a greater focus on lifestyle; and a potential post-pandemic boom. The biggest...Read More

Dr Shane Oliver - Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital Key points Compound interest is an investor’s best friend. The higher the return, the greater the investment contribution and the longer the period the more it works. To make the most of it, ensure an adequate exposure to growth assets, contribute early...Read More