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Australia and New Zealand have superior debt‑to‑GDP ratios and a strategic Asia time‑zone advantage.
  • Both countries maintain debt‑to‑GDP ratios lower than most G7 members, giving them fiscal flexibility.
  • Their location in the Asia‑Pacific time zone aligns business hours with China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, facilitating real‑time trade.
  • The “air‑gap” of 12 hours from the US reduces exposure to American economic shocks.
  • These factors attract capital and talent seeking stability and proximity to growth markets.
  • Balaji sees them as undervalued safe havens in a volatile global environment.
Balaji SrinivasanThe Peter McCormack Show00:11:44

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00:11:44
“Australia has the best debt‑to‑GDP ratio, better than the G7.” — Balaji Srinivasan
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“12‑hour air gap makes Australia more attuned to the Asia time zone.” — Balaji Srinivasan

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