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For years, Betashares Chief Economist David Bassanese has been providing an unmissable weekly roundup of the macroeconomic and geopolitical stories that matter most to Australian investors as well as an insightful look at the week ahead. Now, you can join David and his analysis every week in podcast form. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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Markets pushed higher last week on optimism around a temporary ceasefire, but the Iran conflict has quickly shifted back into uncertain territory. With peace talks failing and the US now threatening to impose a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, risks to global energy supply and geopolitical stability are back in sharp focus.
In this week’s Bassanese Bites Podcast, David Bassanese unpacks the escalating brinkmanship in the Middle East, the feasibility of US enforcement in the Strait, and why markets are still holding out hope that rhetoric won’t fully translate into action.
He also explores the implications for oil prices, global growth and inflation, alongside the resilience in recent market moves and what the latest Australian data could mean for the RBA’s next decision.