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Fund manager points to 'BYD effect' as disinflationary force

Original: An uplifting view: “Chris Dickman, senior portfolio manager at fund manager Australian Ethical, describes the trend as t

Chris Dickman, senior portfolio manager at Australian Ethical, says the flood of low-priced Chinese vehicles is an unexpected disinflationary force, a trend he calls the "BYD effect" after the Chinese automaker. He argues cheaper cars are helping drivers save money, with the discussion framing affordable electric vehicle imports as a positive development for consumers and inflation.

Why now: Cheap Chinese electric vehicles like BYD are currently reshaping car markets and inflation expectations, drawing attention to their economic impact.

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• An uplifting view: “Chris Dickman, senior portfolio manager at fund manager Australian Ethical, describes the trend as the “BYD effect”, referring to the low-priced Chinese vehicles which he says are an unexpected disinflationary force. Dickman says that by helping drivers use… · Lats@aus.social · 15

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