Investor Insights

This week U. S. President Donald Trump has executed something of an about-face on tariffs on Chinese imports, and predictably the market extended its celebration. This article was first published in The Australian on 16 May 2025. The U. S. -China tariff agreement announced on 12 May, marked a significant de-escalation in trade tensions.

I joined Roger Maynard on CNA News earlier this week to discuss the recent spike in Chinese imports of Australian beef. The spike comes as China’s beef imports from the U. S. have been disrupted due to Trump’s tariffs. The U. S. -China trade uncertainty opens a US$2.

Last week, I joined Juliette Saly on Ausbiz to discuss the contrasting bull and bear market outlooks for 2025. On the bearish side, concerns are mounting over a weakening global and U. S. economy. Bears point to falling earnings expectations, a decline in containership activity, cuts to U. S. capital expenditure plans, rising manufacturing costs, and deteriorating consumer sentiment.

This week, I spoke with Phil Clark on ABC Nightlife about the latest moves from the Trump administration and their impact on the U. S. economy. We looked at how markets are reacting to Trump’s 90-day tariff pause amid ongoing policy flip-flops that are shaking investor confidence.

I recently joined Paul Turton on ABC Newcastle Mornings to discuss current market volatility and what investors might expect under a Labor government. We touched on the unpredictable influence of Donald Trump – from talk of firing the Federal Reserve Chairman to his “Liberation Day” tariffs – which has fuelled market turbulence.

In the world of investing, few ­assets are as polarising as cash. On one hand, holding cash in an environment where interest rates lag inflation guarantees a loss of purchasing power. On the other hand, cash can be a powerful tactical tool for seizing opportunities, particularly in times of market distress.

I joined Juliette Saly on Ausbiz to discuss the first 100 days of the Trump administration, which has been marked by controversial executive orders, mass deportations, ‘January 6’ pardons, and of course – tariffs.

It seems like a distant memory now, but 2025 began with an upbeat outlook, buoyed by deregulation and robust earnings. By February, however, the mood shifted as the U. S. released a significant trade policy document, hinting at a tough stance towards its trading partners.

I joined Juliette Saly from Ausbiz last week to discuss the market reaction to Trump’s on-again off-again tariffs. The unpredictable nature of these trade measures has fuelled volatility in markets, further compounded by China’s retaliatory actions.

I joined Philip Muscatello on the Shares for Beginners podcast to discuss the outlook for 2025, shifting market conditions, and where investors should focus in the year ahead. We explored the impact of disinflation, robust economic growth, and liquidity shifts on global markets, as well as the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and innovative companies.

Last week, I joined Jess McGuire on ABC Statewide Drive to discuss the current reporting season. Share prices are reacting more sharply to earnings surprises, with around four companies beating estimates for every one that misses. Dividend per share results are also exceeding forecasts at a two-to-one rate, driving company outlook upgrades.

This week, I joined David Taylor on ABC PM to discuss the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest rate cut and why bank customers should take action. Many of us are effectively lending money to banks for free, and inertia prevents us from seeking better returns.