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The 2025-26 Federal Budget's economic impact
Key points Many measures were pre-announced, but key new measures include tax cuts from 2026-27 & more cost of living support. While the...
5 days ago6 min read
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Variable or fixed? Finding your home loan rate in 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the cash rate, and it seems likely there will be more cuts to come in 2025. All Big Four...
Mar 133 min read
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The 2025 Australian Federal election - implication for investors
Key points - Australian election campaigns tend to see uncertainty driving weak gains for shares, followed by a bounce. - Labor is...
Mar 137 min read
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The AI threat - where are we now?
In this Econosights, Diana Mousina, AMPs Deputy Chief Economist, looks at how the AI world has evolved over the past few years,...
Mar 134 min read
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Things to do today that your future self will thank you for
Achieving your long-term financial goals doesn’t need to be overwhelming. If you can put in place some basic financial steps, you are on...
Mar 133 min read
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Market Update 11 March 2025
Markets have once again responded to escalating trade tensions, as President Trump has, for the second time, delayed the planned tariffs...
Mar 103 min read
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The Seven key charts for investors to keep an eye on
Share markets have so far been fairly resilient in the face of uncertainty around Trump’s policies particularly tariffs.
Feb 266 min read
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More volatile and constrained - the macro investment outlook for 2025
2024 saw another year of strong investment returns on the back of falling inflation, global rate cuts and growth and profits better than...
Jan 168 min read
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Market Update 18 December 2024
Investment markets and key developments Global shares were mixed over the last week with a backup in bond yields and a bit of profit...
Dec 18, 202411 min read
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Will house prices keep rising in 2025
Amid cost-of-living pressures and mortgage repayment stress, there has been some good news for homeowners. Property prices have...
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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Five ways to turn down the noise, stay focussed (and survive Trump)
Key points - A surge in financial information and opinion along with our natural inclination to focus on bad news is arguably making us...
Dec 10, 20248 min read
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Stay scam-smart this silly season
How to beat the scammers and enjoy stress-free shopping. It’s that time of the year again... From Black Friday all the way through to...
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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Goldilocks stayed for 2024, but what's in store for investors in 2025?
Key points - The key themes for 2024 were: better than feared growth; global divergence; more disinflation; falling interest rates but...
Dec 10, 20248 min read
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Market update 22 October 2024
Investment markets and key developments Global share markets mostly rose over the last week. US shares rose 0.9% on the back of solid...
Oct 22, 202410 min read
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Reasons to be cheerful... 3 key ways a financial advisor can help you feel better about your finances
Advice can play a critical role in helping Aussies manage financial stress When it comes to financial advice, there’s a common...
Oct 16, 20244 min read
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Is now a good time to refinance?
Inflation seems to be headed in the right direction, but Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock says a near-term cash rate...
Sep 3, 20243 min read
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Mortgage versus super - a common dilemma
Conventional wisdom used to dictate Australians were better paying off their home loans, and then, once debt free turning their attention to
Sep 3, 20245 min read
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Intergenerational wealth - conflicting priorites for older Australians
For many older Australians, their retirement years are not only a time to enjoy the fruits of their lifelong labour, but also to think about
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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