Episode #98: Australian home prices up on supply shortfall, but at risk from high rates

Simplifying Investing

The last three major cyclical upswings in home prices have required lower interest rates to be sustained. With rate cuts still a long way away, AMP's Chief Economist Shane Oliver looks at why the risk of another leg down in prices is high next year, particularly if unemployment rises significantly, and the key indicators to watch in the months ahead. Read more here: https://www.amp.com.au/insights-hub/blog/investing/olivers-insights-australian-housing-market 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 adviser before deciding what’s right for you. Any general tax information provided is intended as a guide only. Remember the value of investments may go up or down and you may not get back the amount you invested. The opinions and views featured in this podcast reflect the individual’s own. Date of publication 2 November 2023. AWM Services Pty Ltd ABN 15 139 353 496, AFSL No. 366121, part of the AMP Group.