What's the risk of a disorderly default and euro break-up?
Utterly exasperated, many would now like to see Greece immediately comply or leave the Eurozone. This article looks at the risks and potential impact. Rick Maggi Read here
03/02/12: Dow and S&P500 have best January since 1997
Some good news...
It's the best start in 15 years. In what was mostly a slow and steady climb, the Dow Jones Industrial average rose 3.4 per cent in January and Standard & Poor's 500 gained 4.4 per cent, the best performances for both indexes to open a year since 1997. Rick Maggi Read more here
18/01/12: 2012 and beyond - a list of lists
Oliver's Insights
As always, AMP Capital's Dr Shane Oliver provides an excellent, easy to understand overview of markets and the economy. This will assist investment, superannuation and pension clients to formulate their strategies and expectations going forward. Enjoy! Rick Maggi Oliver's Insights
20/12/11: The year ahead...
A year of disasters
(Video) AMP Capital's Dr Shane Oliver series of videos takes a look at 2011 and looks forward into 2012. Worth viewing. Rick Maggi. Watch video
16/12/11: Behold the beauty of bonds
An outstanding year for Bonds...
Vanguard's Robin Bowerman focuses on the outstanding performance of bonds during 2011, but also highlights the age old importance of diversification. Rick Maggi Read here
13/12/11: Should we be concerned about 2012?
Oliver's Insights
AMP Capital's Dr Shane Oliver looks back on 2011 and, perhaps more importantly, takes a balanced and rational look forward into 2012. Next year could be better than many expect. Rick Maggi. Read Shane Oliver's report
12/12/11: Europe Update:
Progress?
Significant challenges lay ahead for Europe, last Friday's fiscal 'compact' was a step in the right direction. Rick Maggi Read more
22/10/11: China's turn?
Hard or soft landing?
AMP Capital's Dr Shane Oliver looks at the recent outbreak of worries about a hard landing in China. Read here
21/10/11: Market Dashboard
Market Dashboard
A snapshot view of global sharemarkets, interest rates, currency, superannuation and other financial data. Read here Rick Maggi.
04/10/11: October 2011 Snapshot
BRIC and Australia's fortunes
This snapshot steps back from the current upheaval to take a broader view of what is taking place, what it means, and why it is significant for Australian investors. Read October 2011 Snapshot
29/09/11: What the world needs now...
Have global policy makers run out of bullets?
The chronic failure of Europe to bring its debt problems under control, an ongoing flow of poor global economic data combined with alarmist comments from global officials has seen global share markets retest lows. AMP Capital's Dr Shane Oliver shares his views. Read Oliver's Insights
16/09/11: Market Dashboard: 16 September 2011
Dashboard
A snapshot view of today's global markets, interest rates, currency, commodities, fund performance and more. View Dashboard
06/09/11: The courage to stand still
Thinking about moving to cash?
Inertia can be an investor's enemy but at times like these it can be an ally - Vanguard's Robin Bowerman explains why. Robin Bowerman
01/09/11: Spring Newsletter - 1 September 2011
Is saving the new 'black'?
In this issue, we take another look at the debt crisis, the importance of income protection and the public's new found passion for saving and thrift. Read Spring Newsletter
28/10/11: The European Plan
Europe gets a financial plan
This New York Times article is a good summary of the EU deal announced in the last 24 hours. Read here
23/08/11: 3 simple investment rules & world recession
Digital Insights with AMP's Dr Shane Oliver...
In these two videos, Dr Shane Oliver explains the 3 simple investment rules for hard times and also looks at the likelihood of a world recession. Given recent market turmoil and global uncertainty, now more than ever is the time for investors to stick to some basic investment rules, to seek advice and know themselves.
3 simple investment rules the likelihood of a world recession
09/08/11: US credit downgrade - implications
US downgrade no surprise...
Saturday's downgrade of the US credit rating from AAA to AA+ by Standard & Poors wasn't a surprise, but the emotional impact has had its consequences. AMP's Dr Shane Oliver provides a balanced perspective… Download Article
02/07/11: July 2011 Snapshot
Disconnect...
Our July Snapshot looks at how the Australian sharemarket and economy actually fared during the past 12 months and what may lay ahead. July Snapshot
10/06/11: Challenging markets
Navigating the gloom
Vanguard's Robin Bowerman briefly discusses some time-tested ways to work through challenging market conditions and retain your sense of humour. Read here
02/06/11: The state of property
Dragging the property anchor
Vanguard discusses the current state of the property market. Download here