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Archive: April, 2026

April 29, 2026

ABC Nightlife – property pressure and geopolitical tensions

By Roger Montgomery

Are housing prices on the way down, and what does war in the Middle East mean for markets, investors and their superannuation? I joined Phil Clark on ABC Nightlife to unpack these issues, explaining why forecasts of sharp housing declines are unlikely given the strong incentives supporting prices, from migration to government policy and bank balance sheets.
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April 21, 2026

ABC Newcastle Mornings – Brace for impact: Recession ahead?

By Roger Montgomery

On ABC Newcastle Mornings earlier today, I discussed rising recession risks and why, for many Australians, it already feels like one as cost-of-living pressures, high debt and shrinking disposable income take hold. I also shared practical steps households can take now to prepare, from cutting non-essential spending to building a financial buffer.
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April 20, 2026

Capital Brief – ‘Rug pull’ or index inclusion play? Firmus’ IPO lock-up rules in focus as its roadshow rolls on

By Roger Montgomery

Themes like artificial intelligence (AI) can drive strong investor demand, but they can also blur the finer details. As more AI infrastructure businesses come to market, it’s a reminder to look beyond the excitement and focus on valuation, incentives and structure, because these are often what ultimately shape investor outcomes. Read the article: ‘Rug pull’ or index inclusion play?
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April 15, 2026

The Australian – Four questions AI cant answer yet

By Roger Montgomery

Investors have their eyes firmly focused on developments in the Middle East, and that’s entirely appropriate. At some point, however, the conflict will be resolved, and investors will turn their attention to other matters. One of those will be what to make of AI and its impact on economies, employment and even on humanity.
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April 9, 2026

Firstlinks – War can’t be good, can it?

By Roger Montgomery

In my article for Firstlinks, I explore the uneasy disconnect between human tragedy and market resilience. While war brings immeasurable suffering, history shows that equity markets often respond with surprising steadiness. From brief sell-offs ahead of conflict to rapid recoveries during it, markets seem to march on, focused on profits even as headlines scream chaos.
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April 7, 2026

ABC Newcastle Mornings – What can we expect from markets?

By Roger Montgomery

I joined Paul Turton on ABC Newcastle Mornings to discuss the current market outlook, noting that while geopolitical tensions may keep markets cautious in the near term, any resolution could trigger a short-lived rebound before investors refocus on deeper structural risks, including rising U. S.
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April 7, 2026

ABC Statewide Drive – conflict and markets

By Roger Montgomery

On ABC Statewide Drive, I discussed why geopolitical shocks have historically caused short-term market volatility rather than lasting weakness, with many conflicts followed by relatively swift recoveries and resilient equity returns.
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