QIC QPod

In today’s Market Moments, our Liquid Markets team updates on all things equity, fixed income, commodity, volatility and currency.

They answer: Are we entering a period with two-way price action, creating a choppy trading environment for investors? The team focuses on how price action is driven by competing narratives throughout COVID and its recovery, before diving into the concerns around a second COVID-wave , uneven economic recovery and how markets are being driven to extremes by an unhealthy level of retail participation.

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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Is the forthcoming U.S. election Trumping the markets and fiscal momentum? Is tech still king of the Nasdaq? Is the metal melt-up continuing? What’s the latest global economic data telling us? Can the stellar returns from credit continue? Tune in to get the latest in an action-packed Market Moments with Craig Balenzuela and the QIC Liquid Markets Team.

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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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COVID is laying bare the various drivers in the global and Australian markets which are also rising and falling on the back of vaccine news. Economic recoveries may also be losing momentum as fiscal measures are hitting their peak. Listen now to hear the from the QIC Liquid Market Team speak to the latest topics, including:

- How investors are looking to alternatives such as precious metals and bonds, with gold and silver hitting an all-time high

- The outlook for the newly launched Australian 30 year benchmark bond

- The first ever federalisation of the debt sharing arrangement out of the EU

- How the global supply and demand dynamic has seen global macro credit inventory fall to low levels

- The forecast for the Australian earning seasons which kicks off this week.

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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What side are the markets standing on – is it with the bear or the bull? Tune in to today’s Market Moments as the QIC Liquid Markets Group discuss the market’s reaction to a wide range of news such: as whether Australian politicians are potential super spreaders; the latest talk of a fiscal cliff with a review announced into JobKeeper and JobSeeker; and why extra tulips will be brought from the Dutch to overcome the stall in the €750 billion stimulus package.

The team also discuss:

- Global and local COVID trajectories – and how they’re affecting investors’ mood

- A breakdown of the global data showing we’re bouncing out of recession through consumer spending in U.S., Australia, and China, as well as manufacturing and industrial outputs

- Reversal of fortune for the Nasdaq

- The markets desire for all things Dow and Gold continuing

- What the global markets can learn from the latest Chinese data showing how quickly the economic recovery can take effect

- An overview of credit Primary market issuance and secondary trading volumes as well as the Fed Secondary market purchase program

- The latest update on earnings seasons.

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 unevenness of the equity markets – what’s driving this? On the surface the US market went up but are the headline prints masking another story for global equity markets? Is tech responsible for lifting the roof, or is it optimism over a forthcoming vaccine? And are credit markets aligned? Tune in to today’s Market Moments where Craig Balenzuela and the Liquid Markets team discuss this as well as the forward looking outlook in the US with the infamous Jackson Hole Symposium talks and monetary guidance coming through.

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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It’s with wide eyes that we watch the continuing run of the Nasdaq and precious metals pricing – but today, our ears will be tuned into the RBA and how it will react to the latest lockdown measures with any further monetary responses. Tune in to today’s Market Moments to also hear the latest market impacts following Victoria’s historic lockdown news, what’s driving the Euro’s deepest contraction on record and how the tech giants are driving the market rally in the US.

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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It’s the tale of the bear and the bull in this week’s Market Moments QPod episode. Listen to the full conversation to get behind the tension between the Bull’s stance centred on unprecedented stimulus and economic rebound, and the Bear’s case of the COVID spread with an uneven and challenging economic recovery.

The team also provide a breakdown of:

- Primary themes expected to impact on investor sentiment especially the heightened focus on the race to develop a vaccine and the forthcoming US election

- Our view on why FTSE isn’t stronger compared to the US in terms of attracting more capital

- The three reasons why we are expecting lower credit issuance over the coming month

- The fascinating story unfolding in the global economic data

- Update in both the Australian and European chapters in the global bond story

- Latest climate change scenario modelling from the RBA and the parallels between COVID and climate change in terms of the transition risk we’re all facing.

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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June 15 – 21 is Men’s health week and this year’s focus being ‘working together for Men’s Health’. Improving men's health is a two-way process involving men, women and families, and health services combined. In today’s episode Benjamin Dempsey, Brand and Marketing Coordinator, spoke to Byron Hayes, Leasing Manger in our Global Real Estate team at QIC, about Men’s health week, proactivity regarding one’s health, having outlets and the importance of checking in with those in your own network.

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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At QIC, we are proud to have many experienced and long lasting employees. When the industry endures a whirlwind of change, and with volatility like the past 5 months, it really puts the future in perspective, focusing on where we will be, what we will need to do, and relying on our peers for guidance. However along the way, we can sometimes forget where we started. In today’s episode Katrina King, the General Manager of Capital Solutions, interviews rising QIC star Matthew Fegan, the Graduate Analyst of Capital Solutions. We talk to Matthew about his beginning at QIC, what he has learnt along his journey, and what his key takeaways were from attending the recent Financial Investment Symposium as he looks to the future.

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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Inflation: It sneaks around and all of a sudden, it’s there right next to you. Today, we’re joined by Beverley Morris, QIC’s Director of Fixed Income and Absolute Return, to talk about why it’s not so strange to be talking about inflation during one of our worst economic crisis’.

She also discusses:

- Why Inflation will be discussed more and more in the coming quarter

- How the transition of the Monetary Decade to the Fiscal Decade was fast-tracked by COVID

- Why this recession is unique

- An overview of the Japanification effect

- Her perspective on future inflation.

Want to find out more? Read Beverley’s latest Investment Insight on Inflation Risk here.

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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