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China has for many years been a substantial and lucrative tailwind for the Australian economy -- but recently we have seen the geopolitical relationship alter course. In today’s QPod, Craig Balenzuela and Chief Economist Dr Matthew Peter explore the potential impacts and opportunities for institutional investors arising from Xi Jinping’s common prosperity policy.

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This information is solely for general information purposes. It is not financial product advice or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy securities or any other investment, investment management or advisory services. In preparing this information, QIC has not taken into account any investor’s objectives, financial situations or needs. QIC does not represent, warrant or guarantee that the integrity of this information has been maintained or that the information is free of errors, virus or interference. You are not permitted to rely on this information, and any reliance on it, or decisions made based on it, are your responsibility. QIC therefore accepts no liability for any reliance on this information.

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This week’s data is all about the balance of the challenges and supportive fundamentals. The June quarter GDP was a good starting point, but the outlook is dampened by global economic shrinkage of 3% and the potential risk of COVID mutations. Meanwhile, Jackson Hole has shed some light on the US Federal Reserve’s monetary possibilities. What’s on their radar?

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This information is solely for general information purposes. It is not financial product advice or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy securities or any other investment, investment management or advisory services. In preparing this information, QIC has not taken into account any investor’s objectives, financial situations or needs. QIC does not represent, warrant or guarantee that the integrity of this information has been maintained or that the information is free of errors, virus or interference. You are not permitted to rely on this information, and any reliance on it, or decisions made based on it, are your responsibility. QIC therefore accepts no liability for any reliance on this information.

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If it walks like MMT and talks like MMT - doesn’t that mean it is MMT? That's just one of the questions that Craig Balenzuela and Matthew Peter tackle in today's Take Ten quick-fire round. Seven questions answered in seven minutes (give or take 😉). Tune in to hear what's top of mind for economists and investment professionals who are focused on how to deliver risk adjusted returns in today's ever changing macro-economic environment.

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Disclaimer:

This information is solely for general information purposes. It is not financial product advice or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy securities or any other investment, investment management or advisory services. In preparing this information, QIC has not taken into account any investor’s objectives, financial situations or needs. QIC does not represent, warrant or guarantee that the integrity of this information has been maintained or that the information is free of errors, virus or interference. You are not permitted to rely on this information, and any reliance on it, or decisions made based on it, are your responsibility. QIC therefore accepts no liability for any reliance on this information.

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As geopolitical events unfold across the Middle East and East Asia, the Delta variant is having an impact in our region. Here in Australia, labour force participation rates are also a concern as they dive down. Today, we ask how will institutional investors react to growing debt levels and the potential pressure on interest rates? Tune in to Craig Balenzuela and Matthew Peter for today's Take Ten now.

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This information is solely for general information purposes. It is not financial product advice or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy securities or any other investment, investment management or advisory services. In preparing this information, QIC has not taken into account any investor’s objectives, financial situations or needs. QIC does not represent, warrant or guarantee that the integrity of this information has been maintained or that the information is free of errors, virus or interference. You are not permitted to rely on this information, and any reliance on it, or decisions made based on it, are your responsibility. QIC therefore accepts no liability for any reliance on this information.

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It's hard to know where to focus these days given the dual challenges of COVID and climate change. In today's Take Ten, Craig Balenzuela and Matthew Peter highlight the economic and social need to raise vaccination rates, while also dissecting whether policies are doing enough to address climate change in the wake of devastating wildfires raging across the US and Europe. Tune in and let us know where your focus is.

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This information is solely for general information purposes. It is not financial product advice or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy securities or any other investment, investment management or advisory services. In preparing this information, QIC has not taken into account any investor’s objectives, financial situations or needs. QIC does not represent, warrant or guarantee that the integrity of this information has been maintained or that the information is free of errors, virus or interference. You are not permitted to rely on this information, and any reliance on it, or decisions made based on it, are your responsibility. QIC therefore accepts no liability for any reliance on this information.

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Can monetary policy get cut through in the wake of COVID adding complexity in our economic environments? That's the big question Dr Matthew Peter and Craig Balenzuela are tackling today alongside the risk of Central Banks waging Currency Wars. Tune in now.

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This information is solely for general information purposes. It is not financial product advice or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy securities or any other investment, investment management or advisory services. In preparing this information, QIC has not taken into account any investor’s objectives, financial situations or needs. QIC does not represent, warrant or guarantee that the integrity of this information has been maintained or that the information is free of errors, virus or interference. You are not permitted to rely on this information, and any reliance on it, or decisions made based on it, are your responsibility. QIC therefore accepts no liability for any reliance on this information.

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Experts around the world are trying to pin down a six-month direction for inflation as it's one of the most critical factors in risk asset pricing. Today, Dr Matthew Peter and Craig Balenzuela ask what signals should institutional investors be looking for to gauge the direction? In an unlikely twist they touch on what impact the East Asian vaccine roll out will have on global manufacturing and trade, as well as the cost of Sydney's lengthened lockdown. Tune in now.

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This information is solely for general information purposes. It is not financial product advice or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy securities or any other investment, investment management or advisory services. In preparing this information, QIC has not taken into account any investor’s objectives, financial situations or needs. QIC does not represent, warrant or guarantee that the integrity of this information has been maintained or that the information is free of errors, virus or interference. You are not permitted to rely on this information, and any reliance on it, or decisions made based on it, are your responsibility. QIC therefore accepts no liability for any reliance on this information.

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Not since the 1980’s have we seen a stagflation event, but could this be the next economic phase we are set to endure? What policies will be effective with a COVID backdrop and what impact does this have for institutional investors? And Brisbane marks Australia’s third city to host the Olympic games, will this provide a natural impact as part of our COVID recovery plan? Join QIC’s Craig Balenzuela and Dr Matthew Peter as they discuss the economic impacts.

Reach out via [email protected] if you have any feedback or suggestions for future episodes.

Disclaimer:

This information is solely for general information purposes. It is not financial product advice or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy securities or any other investment, investment management or advisory services. In preparing this information, QIC has not taken into account any investor’s objectives, financial situations or needs. QIC does not represent, warrant or guarantee that the integrity of this information has been maintained or that the information is free of errors, virus or interference. You are not permitted to rely on this information, and any reliance on it, or decisions made based on it, are your responsibility. QIC therefore accepts no liability for any reliance on this information.

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The delta variant is costing Australia’s two largest states big time, to the tune of $1.35 billion per week, meaning the RBA is unlikely to modify its current expansive monetary policy. However with US inflation starting to take off and the US and UK economies reopening, how should institutional investors interpret this shifting landscape in global monetary policy?

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Disclaimer:

This information is solely for general information purposes. It is not financial product advice or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy securities or any other investment, investment management or advisory services. In preparing this information, QIC has not taken into account any investor’s objectives, financial situations or needs. QIC does not represent, warrant or guarantee that the integrity of this information has been maintained or that the information is free of errors, virus or interference. You are not permitted to rely on this information, and any reliance on it, or decisions made based on it, are your responsibility. QIC therefore accepts no liability for any reliance on this information.

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As a number of countries, including the UK and Israel, close in on herd immunity, Australia looks to be falling behind. But these countries provide an insight into what a future of living with COVID looks like. How would their case, hospitalisation and death rates translate to Australia? Join QIC’s Craig Balenzuela and Dr Matthew Peter as they discuss a difficult problem: Do Australia’s expectations and tolerance need to change, and if so, at what point do we move?

Reach out via [email protected] if you have any feedback or suggestions for future episodes.

Disclaimer:

This information is solely for general information purposes. It is not financial product advice or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy securities or any other investment, investment management or advisory services. In preparing this information, QIC has not taken into account any investor’s objectives, financial situations or needs. QIC does not represent, warrant or guarantee that the integrity of this information has been maintained or that the information is free of errors, virus or interference. You are not permitted to rely on this information, and any reliance on it, or decisions made based on it, are your responsibility. QIC therefore accepts no liability for any reliance on this information.

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