QIC QPod

It's the ultimate game of chicken. This week, the Fed isn't blinking with a consistent policy stance in the wake of inflation concerns. Tune in today's Take Ten where QIC's Craig Balenzuela and Dr Matthew Peter discuss the latest in Australian and US economic capacity and how not all roads are leading to high inflation.

Got a question for Matthew or Craig? Email us at [email protected].

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 an economic smorgasbord on Take Ten today. Join Craig Balenzuela and QIC's Chief Economist Dr Matthew Peter as they dissect the current divided views on inflation forecasts, the implications of S&P’s review of our AAA rating, why our wage growth is so vital to the RBA's monetary stance and ultimately what does it all mean for our institutional investors positioning.

Got a question for Matthew or Craig? Email us at [email protected].

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 is all around in this week’s Take Ten. Listen to Craig Balenzuela and Dr Matthew Peter as they discuss whether the “Big I” is spooking markets in the US and Australia with counterintuitive rising bond yields and if Central Banks will be caught out. 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 RBA surprised most commentators this week by announcing its intention to extend its QE program. Why are they taking this action now when the economic recovery is progressing well? Listen now as Craig Balenzuela and QIC’s Chief Economist Dr Matthew Peter discuss currency pressures, the RBA’s absorption of most of the issuance of Federal Government bonds and whether a domestic housing bubble is looming. 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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From the number of intensive care beds in hospitals around the country, it’s evident our elderly are most vulnerable to Coronavirus. But on the job front, it looks like our youth are the ones being hardest hit with yesterday’s numbers of 16.4% for the rate of our unemployed youth a 23-year high peak. In today’s QPod, Dr Matthew Peter talks to Craig Balenzuela about what the figures are telling us, and the impact policy measures such as JobTrainer, is having.

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 was a throwback to the 90s this week when Treasurer Josh Frydenberg borrowed former Treasurer Paul Keating’s infamous phrase: ‘It was the recession we had to have”. Listen to this week’s QPod economics podcast where QIC’s Chief Economist, Matthew Peter, dissects this announcement, covers the surge in the Aussie dollar and rates his chance out of 10 as to whether the RBA will start currency management.

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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Was our optimism short placed? With a surge of COVID-19 cases being reported across the world, the market’s refocus on the pandemic infection rates has swamped any good news coming out of the economic data. Tune in to today’s QPod where our Chief Economist Dr Matthew Peter talks about how forward indicators of the economy are rolling back any hopes of a V-shaped economic recovery.

He also talks to:

- Why indexes, such as the Purchasing Managers Indexes, have increased since their April lows but are still sending signals that most businesses are still pessimistic about the outlook

- The latest IMF global economic forecasts in which they downgraded from their last quarter forecasts in April

- The IMF also included a downside risk scenario and its Global Financial Stability Update highlighting a disconnect between markets and the real economy and the risk of a correction in risk asset prices

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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Following a week of global tension, from the China and U.S. trade war, to a boost in fiscal stimulus from Europe and Japan, we wonder what is next for Australian and global economies. Today our Chief Economist, Dr Matthew Peter, elaborates on the interesting inflection point we find ourselves in as investors, with the economy showing early signs of improvement off historical lows, whilst global markets suggest otherwise with the U.S. market exhibiting the V like recovery in pricing. This week Dr Peter speaks to:

- Insight into the governments forward economic stimulus choices

- How the composition of Australia’s share market has been holding us back

- The V shaped recovery in the global economy, and if it will occur

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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COVID's infection of our economy has spread from the retail and services sector into the business investment layer. What part of the economy should be put into triage? Listen now to QIC’s Chief Economist Dr Matthew Peter and Craig Balenzuela as they discuss what's needed to stimulate the economy.

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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With police out on force on Melbourne’s streets and drones monitoring people’s movements, the re-emergence of COIVD has not only locked down our communities but put speed limits on the pace of our economic recovery. Tune in to this week to hear our Chief Economist, Dr Matthew Peter, discuss the importance of two-staged lookouts for pre and post vaccine, the role of Jobkeeper and how it may be giving the wrong incentives, as well as businesses’ claw back from COVID restrictions.

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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