Shane Oliver

Shane Oliver

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Shane Oliver is the head of investment strategy at AMP in Sydney, recognized for his expertise in market analysis and economic forecasting. He focuses on how central bank policies and global economic trends affect investment, particularly in commodities like gold.

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AMP’s chief economist Shane Oliver says there doesn’t appear to be any reliable estimates of the value of money laundered through property.

Money laundering restrictions may soon be adding to the real estate slump.
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-08
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Shane Oliver predicted that the 30-year property super-cycle in Australia may finally be coming to an end.

Economist predicts nation’s 30-year price-rise super-cycle is over
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-03
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AMP chief economist Shane Oliver said while more housing stock would come on to the market, it wasn’t enough to maintain downward pressure on property values.

Australia house prices fall as Labor’s CGT, negative gearing changes take hold
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-02
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Shane Oliver, AMP chief economist, commented on the pressures facing global shares due to the Iran War and rising oil prices.

Wall Street falls as Alphabet, Tesla tumble, oil jumps; ASX set to drop
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-24
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Shane Oliver is the head of investment strategy at AMP and commented on the impact of the Iran war on oil prices.

Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-20
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AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver points out that stock-starved July often has a seasonal pick-up in the clearance rate.

Auction clearance rate hits lowest level since 2020 in Sydney and Melbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-14
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AMP chief economist Shane Oliver said the attacks meant the economic fallout from the war continued to be messy.

Jim Chalmers warns of inflation and economic growth risks as tensions escalate
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-09
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Shane Oliver, the chief economist at AMP, said he was worried that 'markets are a little bit complacent'.

Investors are expecting Donald Trump to back down in the war with Iran – but what if he doesn’t? | Australian economy
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-07
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AMP chief economist Shane Oliver said there was a 60 per cent chance that the war would ease within a week or two and the impact on energy markets would be limited.

motorists brace for bowser pain as Middle East conflict rages
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-02
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AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver said price growth in the middle bands of Sydney’s house market was compounding the woes of would-be buyers at the entry level.

The pocket of Sydney that’s now Millionaire’s Row
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-25
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AMP chief economist Shane Oliver noted that the Australian sharemarket is getting a big push along from company earnings rising again after three years of falls post-COVID.

The profit season shock that no one saw coming
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-23
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Shane Oliver points out factors that have made getting a foot in the housing market a bit easier for some younger Australians.

I bought a home in my 20s. That doesn’t mean it’s become easier, writes Millie Muroi
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-13
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Shane Oliver described the weekend plunge in gold and silver prices as 'a bit of a correction.'

Wall Street slides lower, Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair, ASX set to fall
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-02
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AMP chief economist Shane Oliver said the question of an interest rate rise on Tuesday was more like a 50-50 chance.

$1 million house club grows as values rise
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-02
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AMP chief economist Shane Oliver discussed the likelihood of an interest rate rise.

$1 million house club grows as values rise
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-01
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AMP chief economist Shane Oliver had contradicted Chalmers, saying private demand had been constrained for years and government spending was driving a lot of the factors contributing to increasing inflation.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends government record after prices surge in December
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-29
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Shane Oliver, AMP chief economist, comments on the implications of Trump's actions on the US economy and gold prices.

Australian jewellers grapple with record highs amid global uncertainty
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-24
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Shane Oliver, chief economist at AMP, said there could still be good news for local investors despite the local market ending the week down 0.7 per cent.

Wall Street jumps on inflation update, ASX set to rise
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-19
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AMP chief economist Shane Oliver said the late 2010s unit building boom had started to help address housing affordability.

First home buyers on $180,000 can afford only a handful of homes
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-09
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AMP chief economist Shane Oliver on Monday said the increase in prices was likely to slow in 2026 due to affordability pressures.

CEDA proposes subdivision changes to aid housing crisis in Sydney, Melbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-01
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AMP chief economist Shane Oliver says earnings per share for the market have been soft for the past three financial years.

Why the ASX has been a global laggard in 2025
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-30
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AMP chief economist Shane Oliver said there were no quick fixes to improving the affordability of Australian homes.

Government failing to meet 1.2 million homes target due to infrastructure issues in outer suburbs
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-25
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Shane Oliver is the chief economist at AMP and highlights the worsening affordability due to housing shortages.

Home ownership now 8.2 times household income
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-24
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AMP chief economist Shane Oliver said Indian refiners’ 10 per cent share of Australia’s fuel imports was significant in its size.

Will Australians pay more at the petrol pump to cut off Putin’s ‘blood oil’?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-21
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Shane Oliver, chief economist at AMP, originally pegged 2026 Australian house price gains to sit between 8 and 10 per cent.

Australian house prices to hit record highs in 2026
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-19
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Shane Oliver, AMP chief economist, said any bust in US tech stocks would inevitably affect super funds.

$140 billion exposed to AI boom in US sharemarket
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-13
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Dr. Shane Oliver commented on Domain's clearance rate and the current state of the market.

Librarian pays $4.9 million for Burwood house at auction, nearly $1 million above guide
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-10
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AMP chief economist Shane Oliver believes the bank will ultimately have to cut rates at least once this year and then early in 2026.

Australian borrowers stash away cuts instead of spending
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-28
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Shane Oliver expects Melbourne’s market will make a comeback despite current challenges.

Homeowners see equal returns despite differing capital growth and rental income
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-24
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Chief economist at AMP, Dr Shane Oliver said Domain’s clearance rate of 73.8 per cent is 'another strong result.'

Sydney home seller’s reno ‘pays for itself’ and more in $1.25m payday
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-22
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