Australia
After two weeks on the road talking to investors across ANZ and India, this report addresses the questions that came up most: from investment grade issuance concerns to the selloff at the long end, and what's really driving JGBs, the yen, and the outlook for Australian and New Zealand rates.
The RBA is likely done hiking, and the RBNZ overpriced for more hikes. We trace both conclusions back to housing, credit, and external dynamics, with implications for our country allocation in ANZ bonds and our long AUD/NZD view.
MacroQuant recommends a slight underweight position in equities, and favors a below-benchmark duration stance in fixed-income portfolios. The model is very positive on the US dollar, neutral on gold, constructive on copper, and very bullish on oil.
