The risk of recession globally and in Australia has increased with ongoing central bank rate hikes. AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver looks at what this means for everyday Australians, how it will impact on residential property and what the implications are for investors.

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Episode# 73: A recession in Australia - should we be worried?

AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver takes a closer look at the Australian Reserve Bank's choice to leave interest rates on hold at 4.1%. However are we still heading towards a 50% chance of a recession next year, and will we see a number of rate cuts as early as February 2024?     

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Episode# 74: The Reserve Bank of Australia holds on 4.1%, but for how long?

The past financial year turned out to be a good one for investors as shares rebounded thanks to falling inflation and hopes rates are near the top. AMP's Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver looks at the outlook for investment returns over the next 12 months as central banks remain hawkish and recession risks are high. 

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Episode# 75: Returns rebound – but is it sustainable?

Getting your personal finances right can be a real challenge at times. Here are the top 15 tips from AMP's Chief Economist Dr Shane Olive that can help. 

For more info you can read Oliver's insights here: https://www.amp.com.au/insights-hub/blog/investing/olivers-insights-personal-finance-101

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Episode# 76: 15 Common sense tips to help manage your finances.

AMP’s Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist Dr. Shane Oliver looks at seven key indicators that investors need to keep a close eye on to understand where the investment cycle is going and what shares, in particular, are likely to do.

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Episode #77: The Watch List: 7 economic indicators for investors to pay attention to

Many Australians are confused about the current economic situation. Cafes and restaurants are doing well but cost of living pressures mean more Australian households are feeling the strain. AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver steps us through the differences in key indicators, and their function in the economic cycle.

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Episode #78: Leading versus lagging economic indicators

While Australia remains one of the richest nations in the world, a new Econosights report from AMP’s Deputy Chief Economist, Diana Mousina highlights the need to improve financial literacy standards. 

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Episode #79: Addressing Australians’ financial literacy and the gender  literacy gap

AMP’s chief economist Dr. Shane Oliver reviews the Reserve Bank’s decision this week to hold at 4.1%. Has the RBA found a sustainable balance or is household spending power still likely to take even more of a hit in the coming months?

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Episode #80: Another look at the RBA

AMP’s Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina takes you through how monetary policy works in Australia, how interest rates impact the economy, and what to expect over the next 12 months.

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Episode #82: Interest Rates

AMP’s chief economist Dr. Shane Oliver looks at the vexed issue of productivity, its importance to our economy and what it means for investors.

Read more here: https://www.amp.com.au/insights-hub/blog/investing/olivers-insights-productivity-and-the-swing-to-bigger-government

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Episode #83: Why is boosting productivity so hard to do?

The Australian Government’s changes to the Stage 3 tax cuts have refocussed attention on the need for tax reform. Failure to adequately reform the tax system could further damage productivity growth and living standards in Australia. Join AMP's Chief Economist Dr. Shane Oliver as he unpacks the Stage 3 tax cuts, examines why tax reform is needed in Australia and looks at five key limitations with our current tax system. 

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Episode #112: Five problems with the Australian tax system

The Simplifying Investing series helps to de-mystify the often-complex world of investing. Whether it’s big or small, we are all invested in something, that's why we're drawing on the knowledge of AMP’s experts to answer the big questions in superannuation, retirement, home loans and beyond.

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