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RBA Dep Gov opens keynote speech on trade war impacts on Australia with another of my charts!

On 22 May, RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser gave a keynote address outlining his observations from his trip to China in the middle of April, days after Trump launched his 'Liberation Day' tariff war on the world, aimed primarily at China.  As China is by far our largest export buyer, it is our largest source of export and tax revenues, and has been the largest single source of wealth and prosperity for Australians so far this century, he was keen to assess first-hand the likely flow-on effects of the trade war on the Australian economy, and the RBA's monetary policy thinking. The Dep Gov needed a killer chart to open his address, and I am once again incredibly honoured that he contacted me for permission to use another of my charts!

Ashley Owen May 24, 2025 2
Commodities & MiningExports, tradeChina
China’s 4-year trade war with Australia is over. It was the wake-up call we needed!

It was a much-needed wake-up call for Aussie exporters to diversify into other markets and reduce their heavy reliance on China.    China's share of exports fell from 42% to 32%, taken up by increasing exports to the rest of Asia, and USA. Australia's exports continued  to

Ashley Owen Dec 08, 2024
Commodities & MiningFinancial MarketsChinaInflationInterest ratesAustralian shares International shares
September 2024 snapshot: Fed’s first rate cut + China stimulus boost markets – is it enough?

Here’s my quick snapshot on global markets for Aussie investors Essential 1-page chart covering share markets, cash rates, bond yields, and FX + my Top 5 factors moving markets

Ashley Owen Oct 01, 2024 4
Commodities & MiningCommoditiesExports, tradeAustralian shares China
Iron Ore – biggest driver of ASX market returns, profits & dividends – where are we now?

The iron ore price is the biggest driver of ASX market returns, profits and dividends, and the biggest contributor to the wealth of all Australians, but iron ore prices have sunk back below $100, taking the big miners with it. Where are we now in the cycle?  Why I am bearish short term but reasonably bullish longer term.   How I found a 'thousand-bagger' but am no longer invested.  

Ashley Owen Sep 05, 2024 1
Wars & military conflictsExports, tradeChinaAustralian economyCommodities
Geopolitics case study - China: largest export customer + potential military threat - a problem?

Our largest export customer and source of wealth & prosperity - also a potential military threat - is this a problem? My answer is no, but for reasons you may not expect. Here is why I am bullish on Australia’s continued resource-based prosperity as global tensions escalate.  Australians have been masters at turning geopolitical shifts and crises into economic advantage!

Ashley Owen Jul 03, 2024
BondsGovernment – deficits, debtAustralian economyEconomicsChina
The Debt Olympics - How do we rate?

Australia and Australians loaded up on debt in the GFC and again in Covid, but how do we stack up against other countries? How do we rate on: Government debt? Corporate debt? Household debt?   Is debt good or bad? When does it become a problem? The answers are probably very different to what you may have thought.

Ashley Owen May 07, 2024
Exports, tradeChinaCommoditiesCommodities & Mining
Chinese Steel Production - the Sydney Harbour Bridge Index

China builds another 'Sydney Harbour Bridge' worth of steel every 10 minutes!    That's 26,000 Harbour Bridges per year - with our rocks.       China's steel production has been single biggest driver of Australia's prosperity this century.      But with China's construction market collapsing and economy stagnating, how will that affect us?  ·       

Ashley Owen Mar 25, 2024
CurrencyCommoditiesChina
What drives the Aussie dollar Part 2: Commodities prices

This is the second in a series of articles looking at the four main drivers of the Aussie dollar

Ashley Owen Dec 13, 2023
CommoditiesEconomicsAustralian economyExports, tradeAgricultureCommodities & MiningChina
Australia’s bounty: 400 years of exports. Is it just ‘luck’? Or masterful ability to adapt and pivot

Commodities matter! More than half of the 2,200+ companies listed on the ASX are miners (the vast majority are explorers with little more than a map, a compass, and high hopes, but a small number of miners do actually produce something).

Ashley Owen Nov 15, 2023
Australian economyCommodities & MiningChinaExports, trade
China builds another ‘Sydney CBD’ every 3 days – with our rocks!

Property construction has been the largest component of China’s incredible economic growth this century, and also the largest contributor to Australia’s export revenues, government tax receipts, corporate profits, and national wealth.

Ashley Owen Sep 15, 2023

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