Progressive Financial Solutions

PFS with David Bassanese from BetaShares

This podcast is a recent discussion with Chief Economist David Bassanese from BetaShares. David Bassanese is one of Australia’s leading economic and financial market analysts. He is Chief Economist with BetaShares and an Economic Advisor to the National Institute for Economic and Industry Research (NIEIR).

In this podcast, we discuss the current economic risks to the financial markets, inflation being a major driver of asset returns over the next 5 years, the bond market and its trajectory and the current state of the Australian Housing Market.

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In our discussion, we touch on the following topics.

0.45 – What is the biggest risk to the economy and financial markets for the remainder of 2021.

4.00 – What factors can lead to sustained inflation? What are the economic risks of sustained inflation?

8.35 – Views on the tapering of bonds by the Fed.

12.20 – Where is the 10 year bond yield heading? When will bond yields begin to impact equity prices.

19.30 – Views on the Australian Housing Market over the next 5 years.

About BetaShares

BetaShares is a leading manager of ETFs and other Funds traded on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Founded in 2009, they provide intelligent investment solutions to help Australian investors meet their financial objectives. With over 60 products available, they offer the broadest range of exchange-traded products in the market, all of which can be bought and sold via the ASX. As at 31 May 2021, BetaShares manages over $18 billion in assets.