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. Podcasts provided by AWM Services Pty Ltd ABN 15 139 353 496, AFSL No. 366121, part of the AMP Group. They contain general advice only and have not considered your personal circumstances. You should cons ...
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Markets, Gold & Game Boys: Episode #159
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21:24Shane and Diana explore the latest market trends, from U.S. profit growth and bond yield pressures to the challenges facing global debt and the outlook for Australia’s economy. They share insights on what’s driving sharemarkets and where risks may lie ahead. They also discuss the forces shaping U.S. dominance, the role of tech in growth, and how po…
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Episode #158: From Rate Cuts to Renovation Blowouts - The Week in Economics
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21:31Shane and Diana break down what’s really driving markets right now — from tariffs and tech wobbles to interest rate cuts and investor nerves around AI. With Wall Street corrections and Australia’s own shifts in consumer confidence, they unpack what all this means for everyday savers and investors. The chat also dives into Australia’s bigger picture…
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Episode #157: Special episode - Ash Frenken
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28:53🎙️In this special episode, we are joined by Ash Frenken, managing director of Citro, a fintech rewards and community platform backed by AMP. Join Ash and Dan as they dive into: ✅ Lessons learnt from a decade in Australia's startup scene ✅ The retirement gap: how did Citro start and what problem does it solve for today? ✅ Fight or flight? Why evolut…
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Episode #156: Jobs Vanish, Tariffs Bite & Aussies Eye a Rate Cut
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19:15Diana and My dive into the US job market shake-up, with payroll numbers slashed and markets reacting. They unpack why these revisions happen, the politics swirling around the Fed, and how new tariffs are hitting countries differently-some harder than others. Closer to home, Australia’s inflation is easing, retail spending is perking up, and the RBA…
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Episode #155: Markets Boom, Jobs Bust: What’s Really Going On?
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19:23Markets are rallying near record highs despite weak job data and rising unemployment in Australia. Diana and My explore sector shifts in the ASX, why the RBA held rates in July, and what soft wage growth and falling job ads signal for the economy. They also cover global trade tensions, new U.S. tariffs under Trump, Japanese rice inflation and Trump…
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Episode #154: Dear World – Trump's Tariff Love Letters and another strong year for share markets
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27:29Share markets have delivered a second consecutive year of double-digit returns, generating some great outcomes for super fund members and investors alike, despite climbing a wall of worry. But what’s driving this sustained strength, and what does it mean for the future? Join Shane and My as they break down the factors behind the share market rally …
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Episode #153: Operation Midnight Hammer
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23:14The 12 day war between Israel and Iran looks to be over...for now. Questions over the extent of damage sustained by the US strikes continue to mount amid civil unrest and calls for regime change, causing more volatility for share markets. Where do we go from here? 🎙️ Join Shane and Diana as they unpack the implications for global markets and oil pr…
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Episode #152: Markets looking through the political noise
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22:00🎙️ On the pod this week: Shane's back! Joining Diana behind the mic, they dive into: ✅ Geopolitical risks in the Middle East ✅ Market reactions ✅ Ongoing US tariffs ✅ Australian GDP data ✅ A dovish-sounding RBA ✅ And... does the Australian Government finally have a plan to boost productivity? Plus, a Friday dilemma:☕ Are we all spending too much ti…
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Episode #151: Sitting quite strongly
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14:10Markets have calmed down following some short-lived panic regarding the latest Trump trade talks and discussions around tariffs for China and the EU. More negotiations are under way with recognition that the US ultimately does want to reach a deal with its key trade partners, but some investors are now beginning to abandon the US as a 'safe haven'.…
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Episode #150: Special Episode with Ravi Sharma and Sean O'Malley
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23:43Housing prices in Australia have continued to rise rapidly over the last two decades, with housing unaffordability and the cost of living affecting both first home buyers and older Australians retiring with greater levels of mortgage debt. On the pod this week, Diana is joined by buyer's agent Ravi Sharma and AMP Bank's Sean O'Malley to talk about …
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Episode #149: A 'pause' but not the final end point
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21:25Trump has cut a deal with China which came a lot sooner than expected. The worst case scenario seems to have been averted for now, resulting in a recovery in sharemarkets and reassurance to those panicking at the bottom. Meanwhile, Labor winning 93 seats in the Australian Federal Election means they now have the largest gap between an Opposition an…
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Episode #148: Why more isn't always better than less
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21:21The latest inflation data is in and we're finally back on target. Markets are up by over 10% now that the reciprocal tariffs have been pushed out by 90 days, but there's still a long way to go. On the pod this week, Shane and Diana unpack the latest March quarter headline inflation data, look at the election promises made ahead of the Federal Elect…
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Episode #147: Economics in our schools and universities
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24:59Economics looks at what's happening in the world but recent media reports have charted the long-run decline in students studying economics at high school and a relative decline in students studying a Bachelor of Economics at university relative to STEM fields. This week, Diana is joined by Ash and Divita in a special episode looking at how economic…
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Episode #146: Super in uncertain times
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25:48In this ep Shane and Diana unpack Liberation Day tariffs, the possibility that the market is yet to bottom out, what this means for shares and a few key takeaways around your super in uncertain times. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal …
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Episode #145: Band-aid solutions or re-opening old wounds?
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23:25We are now well and truly into 'election mode' with a federal election set for May 3rd, and both sides of politics on the campaign trail. Cost of living pressures are shaping up as a key election issue, but are fuel excises and electricity rebates just short-term fixes and band-aid solutions? Will they do anything to arrest the stagnation of living…
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Episode #144: Why are markets spooked?
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14:29Share markets have been downtrodden over the past few weeks over concerns that the Trump administration's recent policy decisions will be negative for growth, causing further uncertainty for global trade and the local economy. Join Diana and My as they unpack the latest GDP data, examine inflation expectations for consumers and look ahead to what w…
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Episode #143: The only constant is tariffs
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19:03In a week where the US pushed ahead with tariffs, we saw a lot of policy uncertainty with services and manufacturing companies seeing a decline in sentiment and consumer inflation expectations spiking. Join Shane and My as they look at what all these changes mean, the problems for investors, as well as whether the Department of Government Efficienc…
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Episode #142: A hawkish or cautious cut?
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15:57The RBA announced a rate cut this week for the first time since 2020, with small relief for mortgage holders after 13 consecutive hikes. while monetary policy remains restrictive. Join Shane and Diana on the pod this week as they discuss the RBA's decision, the key considerations as monetary policy remains restrictive, the outlook for inflation and…
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Episode #141: Is it "Job Done" on inflation?
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16:09This week on the pod Shane and Diana catch up on: gains in markets, a look at Trumps Tariff Tango, China's new AI tech - DeepSeek and is it "Job Done" on inflation? Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financi…
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Episode #140: Trump's inauguration: a volatility that we 'have to get used to'
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17:12After a stronger than expected 2024, it's been a reasonably good start to markets this year despite the US 10 year Treasury yield nearing 5% - a mark rarely seen since the GFC. This has been fuelled by higher inflation and persisting concerns over the debt ceiling issue in the US.With further details expected on tariffs and tax measures under the n…
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Episode #139: The slowest rate of growth since the recession we 'had to have'
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17:53The pace of economic growth in Australia has been on a downtrend over the last two years and annual growth is at its lowest level since the early 1990s (outside of the pandemic). Despite population growth and strong public spending, the latest quarterly GDP figures pose several key questions for the Reserve Bank as we head into the holiday period. …
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Episode #138: What is the more sustainable trend in inflation?
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17:09The rise in the cost of living over the last four years remains apersistent challenge for the RBA and the Australian economy. Inflationcontinues to be too high with the trimmed mean rising to 3.5% while headlineinflation remains within target. But there is cause for optimism: the rate ofincrease is slowing down, and the rate of services inflation i…
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Episode #137: What did we learn from the US election?
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23:08Trump's victory in the US election came on the back of fears over the rising cost of living and concerns over immigration that dominated voter sentiment. Join Shane and My as they look at why the polls got it wrong, what it means for markets and Australia's economy, how the RBA is thinking about this and what we can expect from a Trump presidency.I…
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Episode #136: Market Updates - Peering through a 'wall of worry'
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18:36Join Shane and Diana for a quick update on: Shares at record highs, war conflict and oil prices. Is it a clear crystal ball for RBA rate cuts in Feb 2025? The 50/50 run-up to the US election and Queensland primary school kids to get a free lunch. But who really pays?Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circ…
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Episode #135: Alan Kohler - Why it's really tough to have a recession now
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48:27Since the 1987 crash, the evolving role of central banks has fundamentally changed the way the economy and markets work over the past few decades. Shane and Diana are joined by special guest Alan Kohler this week as they discuss the role of central banks today in the face of uncertainty, looming fears over a recession and geopolitical tensions in t…
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Episode #134: China’s economy - Special
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22:44Join Diana and special guests Brad Creighton - SMA lead portfolio manager at AMP and Stuart Eliot - Head of portfolio management at AMP as they take a deeper look into the past, present and future of China’s economy. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you conside…
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Episode #133: Brad Creighton - How markets have moved and why.
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21:01Generative AI, decarbonisation and re-onshoring are three key themes that have created fertile ground for investing in recent months. Join Diana and our special guest Brad Creighton - SMA lead portfolio manager at AMP - as they discuss how these themes have shaped the outlook for the US market, why share markets around the world have proven to be r…
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Episode #132: Eliza Owen - What is going on in the property market right now?
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23:34This week on Simplifying Investing Eliza Owen - Head of Research Australia for CoreLogic drops in on Shane and Diana to chat all things - Property Markets. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial advise…
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Episode #131: Market volatility, RBA forecasts and how to predict an Australian recession.
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15:58Join Shane and Diana as they review this week's latest economics news including: Market volatility, RBA's August meeting, The Sahm Rule, Doctor Don Stammer, Gummy and Grizzly bears, Compounding interest and indictors to watch, in the making of an Australian recession. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your ci…
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Episode #130: The rise of populism and bigger government – what it means for investors
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14:28Fears that income levels are stagnating, rising inequality and cost of living pressures are seeing more voters turn towards populism across Europe and the US amid calls for greater government intervention to protect workers, create new jobs and enhance wages. With Harris replacing Biden as the Democrats' nominee, join Shane and Diana as they look a…
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Episode #129: TRUMPonomics
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10:50In light of the recent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, Shane and Diana unpack aspects of Trump's decision and potential future policy making. And how this could impact future share markets and global trade, if he does in fact become President Trump 2.0. Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t t…
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Episode #128: AU share market high, global inflation, what's supercore & the hike in coffee beans.
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10:06Join Shane and Diana as they review this week's latest economics news including: AU share market high, global inflation, what's supercore & the hike in coffee beans.Important information:This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financia…
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Episode #127: NVidia, Eggs, Stage 3 tax cuts, The lipstick effect and happy share market songs
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14:57In this ep, AMP's chief economist Dr. Shane Oliver is joined once again by economist My Bui, who's filling in this week for Diana Mousina. Join Shane and My as they review this week's latest economics news including: The strength of NVidia stocks, AU retail and housing, Stage 3 tax cuts, the current egg shortage, the lipstick effect and could there…
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Episode #126: Trump 2.0 and the rise of the far right in Europe
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16:56America's strategic response to China through tariffs and protectionism are stirring fears the tariff rate could lift to its highest rate since the 1930s, if Trump is re-elected. Similarly, the success of far-right political parties in Europe and the calling of an election in France have increased uncertainty for investors. Join Shane and Diana as …
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Episode #125: RBA stays Hawkish, and will Powell be looking for a new gig, if it’s Trump 2.0
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15:21It’s been a busy two weeks with a few central bank’s meetings, this week the Reserve Bank of Australia met and kept the cash rate at 4.35% Will we see a cut at the next live meeting? Or will it mean there’s another and more hikes on the cards? Join Shane and Diana for this week's latest economic news and insights. Important information:This podcast…
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Episode #124: Housing affordability: A tale of three cities
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14:48Home prices reached a record new high in Australia, driven by recent surges in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth benefitting from a shortage of listings and inter-state migration. Join Shane and My as they look at the latest GDP data this week, implications of the per capita recession continuing as well as what's driving the demand for property amid hei…
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Episode #123: Australian April inflation, global trends and will it be Trump in 2025?
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17:30This week Shane and Diana share insights on the Australian April inflation data, recent global trends in inflation, the broader growth backdrop in Australia and the weak retail sales data. Wrapping up they share some quick takeaways on the possible impact of the November US Presidential election.Important information:This podcast is general in natu…
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Episode #122: Federal Budget 2024 - what a second surplus means for Australian households
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17:09In this week's Federal Budget, the government announced a second consecutive surplus for the first time in 20 years amid questions over what will be done to arrest inflation. Join Shane and My as they unpack the winners and losers, looking at plans for A Future Made in Australia, housing affordability, cost of living pressures and what we can learn…
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Episode #121: Rates on hold and crystal balling next week's budget.
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13:31The RBA decided to keep rates unchanged for the 4th consecutive meeting as inflation continues to fall and expectations are that inflation will go below target next year. Join Shane and Diana this week as they unpack the RBA's decision, look at the latest household spending data and preview some of the key highlights in next week's Federal Budget. …
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Episode #120: Revisiting retail and home prices: will we see another rate hike?
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16:16Data this week on retail and home prices showed that the consumer is still struggling in Australia amid growing concerns there could be another rate hike this year. The growth story in our view is that Australia is different to other markets because the consumer is much more sensitive to rising interest rates. Join Shane and Diana as they look at t…
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Episode #119: Inflation: how did we get it so wrong?
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13:32The latest inflation numbers are in and it's held up more than expected. Overall, inflation is still trending down on an annual basis but progress slowed in the March quarter which will concern the RBA. Join Shane and Diana as they look at the inflation data, discuss what the government is considering ahead of their Federal Budget and why there is …
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Episode #118: How vulnerable are shares?
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14:47Increasing fears of an escalation between Israel and Iran has left markets concerned amid growing geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, The Fed has been winding back its comments about cutting rates this year after a third month of higher inflation numbers.Join Diana and Shane this week as they look at expectations for equities, why Australian inflatio…
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Episode #117: The Australian property market, income and happiness and rising petrol prices
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16:02This week Diana and Shane look at seven key things you need to know about the Australian property market, why the link between income and happiness is messy and what’s driving higher petrol prices.Important information:This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circu…
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Episode #116: How to invest in the current macro environment
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15:34Global markets have had a strong start to 2024 with US markets at a record high and a similar uplift seen in Australia. But, the macroeconomic backdrop remains complicated and downside risks are high which makes for an interesting investing environment. Join AMP's Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina and SMA Lead Portfolio Manager Brad Creighton as…
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Episode #115: Inflation surprised on the downside in February
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13:11This week saw some important news on inflation with headline inflation unchanged at 3.4% which was less than expected. While the RBA is not rushing to change its stance, it was pleasing to see lower than expected levels of inflation in February with forecasts of a further slowing in inflation to 3.3% by June, which should see the start of rate cuts…
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While the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to keep the cash rate on hold this week at 4.35%, there was a noticeable shift in Governor Michele Bullock's tone, indicating the RBA remains fairly cautious but are getting less hawkish. Join AMP's Chief Economist Dr. Shane Oliver and Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina as they look at the key take outs…
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AMP's Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina simplifies inflation expectations and the gender financial literacy gap; in light of the RBA's recent look at the public's understating of the inflation target and inflation expectations as a test of economic financial literacy.Important information:This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your c…
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Episode #112: Five problems with the Australian tax system
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11:09The 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…
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At its February meeting, the RBA left the cash rate at 4.35%, with noted progress in reducing inflation and bringing demand back to supply. While probably reluctant to raise rates again, the Reserve Bank still has a mild tightening bias and remains somewhat cautious. Join AMP's Chief Economist Dr. Shane Oliver as he unpacks Governor Bullock's comme…
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Episode #110: Falling inflation – what does it mean for investors?
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10:39The surge in inflation coming out of the pandemic and its subsequent fall has been the dominant driver of investment markets over the last two years. But what’s driving the fall, what are the risks and what does it mean for interest rates? Join AMP's Chief Economist Dr. Shane Oliver as he looks at the key implications for investors.Important inform…
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