Is the consumer sector heading for trouble? Join Andrew, James and Consumer Investment Analyst, Brendan Mowry, as they explore the challenges facing consumers as cyclical cracks begin to appear. From the impact of rising rates to mortgage cliffs, what parts of the market are going to be under stress, and where do the opportunities lie?

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This episode was recorded 7 June 2023. Read our full disclaimer.

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Is the consumer sector heading for trouble? Join Andrew, James and Consumer Investment Analyst, Brendan Mowry, as they explore the challenges facing consumers as cyclical cracks begin to appear. From the impact of rising rates to mortgage cliffs, what parts of the market are going to be under stress, and where do the opportunities lie?
Got questions for James? Email us at <a href="mailto:podcastsaustralia@fil.com">podcastsaustralia@fil.com</a>
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James Abela | The epicentre of concern: analysing the consumer sector

Donald Trump is the 47th president of the United States, in a landslide victory for the Republican party. As markets get more certainty, what are the potential impacts of macroeconomic policies, tariffs, and global trade dynamics for investors?

We are excited this month to bring you Fidelity’s Global Head of Macro and Strategic Allocation, Salman Ahmed, to discuss the implications of the recent US election results looking closely at the impact of tariffs on inflation, China's economic stimulus measures, and the broader implications for markets and equity sectors. Salman also shares his insights on the risks to our previous soft-landing scenario and why he is optimistic about equity markets amidst the evolving economic landscape.

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This episode was recorded 7 November 2024. 

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Donald Trump is the 47th president of the United States, in a landslide victory for the Republican party. As markets get more certainty, what are the potential impacts of macroeconomic policies, tariffs, and global trade dynamics for investors?
We are excited this month to bring you Fidelity’s Global Head of Macro and Strategic Allocation, Salman Ahmed, to discuss the implications of the recent US election results looking closely at the impact of tariffs on inflation, China's economic stimulus measures, and the broader implications for markets and equity sectors. Salman also shares his insights on the risks to our previous soft-landing scenario and why he is optimistic about equity markets amidst the evolving economic landscape.
We’d love to hear from you! If you have any topics or speakers you would like to see on the show, email us at <a href="mailto:podcastsaustralia@fil.com?subject=Sound%20Bites">podcastsaustralia@fil.com</a>
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Trump wins: Tariffs, inflation and the road ahead

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Roughly 70% of the returns driven by the ASX year-to-date can be traced back to six Aussie stocks - Four banks, two miners, a consumer discretionary and a real estate company. But how does China's largest stimulus package since 2015 impact those returns going forward?

This month join Lukasz and Casey McClean, PM for the Fidelity Australian High Conviction Fund and Active ETF as the cover Australia’s magnificent six, the outlook for interest rates and their impact on the Aussie market, plus a surprising stock benefitting from the Chinese consumption theme.

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This episode was recorded 1 October 2024.

Issued by FIL Responsible Entity (Australia) Ltd ABN 33 148 059 009, AFSL 409 340. This is general information only and is not intended to be advice of any kind. Consider the PDS and TMD at fidelity.com.au. Read our full disclaimer.

Roughly 70% of the returns driven by the ASX year-to-date can be traced back to six Aussie stocks - Four banks, two miners, a consumer discretionary and a real estate company. But how does China's largest stimulus package since 2015 impact those returns going forward?
This month join Lukasz and Casey McClean, PM for the <a href="https://www.fidelity.com.au/funds/fidelity-australian-high-conviction-fund/?utm_campaign=2024_smart-choice&amp;utm_medium=owned_podcast&amp;utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_term=fund&amp;utm_content=australian-high-conviction" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.fidelity.com.au/funds/fidelity-australian-high-conviction-fund/?utm_campaign%3D2024_smart-choice%26utm_medium%3Downed_podcast%26utm_source%3Dshownotes%26utm_term%3Dfund%26utm_content%3Daustralian-high-conviction&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728969714341000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3xnvUeb30gyO4lEAjwFELN">Fidelity Australian High Conviction</a> Fund and <a href="https://www.fidelity.com.au/funds/fidelity-australian-high-conviction-active-etf/?utm_campaign=2024_smart-choice&amp;utm_medium=owned_podcast&amp;utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_term=fund&amp;utm_content=australian-high-conviction" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.fidelity.com.au/funds/fidelity-australian-high-conviction-active-etf/?utm_campaign%3D2024_smart-choice%26utm_medium%3Downed_podcast%26utm_source%3Dshownotes%26utm_term%3Dfund%26utm_content%3Daustralian-high-conviction&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728969714341000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0JSsk4iF7hUNyz4CiVflKY">Active ETF</a> as the cover Australia’s magnificent six, the outlook for interest rates and their impact on the Aussie market, plus a surprising stock benefitting from the Chinese consumption theme.
Want more? Discover the <a href="https://www.fidelity.com.au/funds/fidelity-australian-high-conviction-active-etf/?utm_campaign=2024_smart-choice&amp;utm_medium=owned_podcast&amp;utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_term=fund&amp;utm_content=australian-high-conviction" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.fidelity.com.au/funds/fidelity-australian-high-conviction-active-etf/?utm_campaign%3D2024_smart-choice%26utm_medium%3Downed_podcast%26utm_source%3Dshownotes%26utm_term%3Dfund%26utm_content%3Daustralian-high-conviction&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728969714341000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0JSsk4iF7hUNyz4CiVflKY">Fidelity Australian High Conviction Active ETF</a>
This episode was recorded 1 October 2024.
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Australia's Magnificent Six?

While the issue of inflation remains the same, this year it appears the winners are different. From Coles reducing theft to Wise Tech, Pro Medicus, and REA Group leading the charge toward efficiency, tech and tech-savvy companies are driving productivity across industries and helping fight rising costs. But that’s not all our Aussie PM’s came away with from reporting season.

Paul Taylor, James Abela and Casey McLean are back and uncovering which companies are thriving, which are struggling, the surprising market dynamics playing out and the challenges the ASX may face as we head into 2025.

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This episode was recorded 4 September 2024. Read our full disclaimer.

While the issue of inflation remains the same, this year it appears the winners are different. From Coles reducing theft to Wise Tech, Pro Medicus, and REA Group leading the charge toward efficiency, tech and tech-savvy companies are driving productivity across industries and helping fight rising costs. But that’s not all our Aussie PM’s came away with from reporting season.
Paul Taylor, James Abela and Casey McLean are back and uncovering which companies are thriving, which are struggling, the surprising market dynamics playing out and the challenges the ASX may face as we head into 2025.
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James Abela | The epicentre of concern: analysing the consumer sector

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