Investor Insights

With U. S. President Donald Trump’s almost bipolar approach to domestic and foreign policy amid a drift to authoritarianism, investors in gold and bitcoin are demonstrating a belief that the U. S. dollar and American exceptionalism are simultaneously being undermined.

Last week, I joined Jess Maguire on ABC Statewide Drive to discuss the concerning trend of shrinking listings on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). We have seen a spate of takeovers (often by overseas companies), mergers and delistings (as firms struggle to raise capital) – and critically these companies are not being replaced by new listings.

I recently joined Juliette Saly on Ausbiz to discuss the evolving landscape of U. S. exceptionalism and its implications for global markets. Our conversation delved into the shifting dynamics of the U. S.

I joined Paul Turton on ABC NSW Mornings to unpack the public breakup between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the unrest unfolding in Los Angeles, and the weakening U. S. dollar – and what this all means for Australia investors.

Markets cycle back and forth between periods of calm when investors are at ease and periods of heightened volatility, usually when investors have taken by surprise. These surprises tend to fall into two categories, and it’s important to be able to distinguish between them. This article was first published in The Australian on 29 May 2025.

Last week, I joined Juliette Saly on Ausbiz to discuss the bond markets growing instability amid surging global debt. With total debt to Global Domestic Product (GDP) ratios nearing 200 per cent globally (with a majority of this being attributed to government borrowing) confidence in government fiscal management is waning.

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.