Key points The 8 November US Presidential election is looming as a significant event for investors (and the world) given the “policies” of Republican candidate Donald Trump. The smoothest outcome for investors would be a Clinton victory but Republicans continuing to control the House of Representatives, ie, more of the same. But the election outcome is now close. Some of Trump’s economic policies make sense and could be positive for the US economy and shares but this would re

​Produced by AMP Life Limited and published on 27 May 2016. Original article. Dr Shane Oliver sheds some light on why home ownership rates have declined over the past twenty years. For many Australians, deciding whether to rent or buy a home to live in is a choice, and over time their preferences around this will undoubtedly change or evolve. But for others it’s more a matter of affordability. ​ Housing affordability in Australia ​ According to AMP Capital’s chief economist D

After decent gains in shares and other growth assets since February (& Brexit) we look to have hit another rough patch on the back of concerns around the Fed, global bond yields and event risk in the months ahead. However, with most share markets offering reasonable value, global monetary conditions remaining easy and no sign of the much feared recession this is more likely to be a correction than the resumption of a bear market. >> Link to Oliver's Insight Article