Investor Insights

This morning on ABC Mornings with Paul Turton, we discussed the upcoming corporate reporting season and what it might reveal about Australia’s economic health. I noted that while markets have been strong so far this year – led by banks and tech – investors will be closely watching whether earnings justify this optimism.

I joined Phil Clark on ABC Nightlife to explore why markets are rallying despite wars, tariffs, and economic uncertainty. I explained how abundant liquidity is fuelling speculation – from meme stocks to cryptocurrency – and shared why investors should tread carefully.

I joined David Taylor on ABC’s The World Today to discuss the growing wave of speculative euphoria sweeping global financial markets. From meme stocks and cryptocurrencies to gold and penny stocks, investors are chasing high returns. Could this just be a reflection of greater liquidity? Tune in to hear my take here: ‘Greed is good’, is back, analysts say.

At one point, back in 2022, the market cap of U. S. technology giant Meta (formerly Facebook) dropped as low as US$230 billion. The company and its investors had lost US$800 billion in market capitalisation in just one year, and the shares were down 75 per cent from their previous all-time high.

Yesterday I joined Jess Maguire on ABC Statewide Drive to discuss why markets are defying expectations and soaring to new highs despite escalating global tensions, war, and looming U. S. tariffs.

I joined Paul Turton this morning to unpack why markets are climbing despite geopolitical tensions and economic headwinds. Wall Street is edging toward record highs, encouraged by shifting perceptions of Trump’s policy agenda, including tax exemptions for U. S. tech giants. Surprisingly, markets have remained resilient amid high tariffs, Middle Eastern conflicts, and military tensions in Europe.

Yesterday afternoon I joined Jess Maguire on ABC Statewide Drive to discuss Michele Bullock’s decision to hold the cash rate. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cited that monthly data is erratic and therefore they are waiting for more reliable quarterly figures. A rate cut later this year remains a strong possibility.

With a new financial year comes the chance to reset and consider if there’s any reason to expect forces shaping the previous year to fade away. The process might even throw up a completely new interpretation of what’s going on, as it has for me. This article was first published in The Australian on 3 July 2025.

This morning, I joined Juliette Saly on Ausbiz to discuss the Reserve bank of Australia’s (RBA) surprise decision to hold rates at 3. 85 per cent, despite earlier expectations of a cut. Governor Michele Bullock made it clear the RBA is prioritising quarterly data over monthly figures, citing volatility in the latter.

I joined Paul Turton this morning on ABC Newcastle to discuss the pending interest rate decision and how its outcome could influence investors. While interest rates, consumer confidence, tariffs and a weak Australian dollar all influence the investment landscape, the real focus should be on company fundamentals.

If last year I had told you that 2025 would bring with it a U. S. president who sparks a global trade war, that Israel would expand a war with Palestine to Iran, the U. S. would join the commotion and drop bombs on Iran, and U. S.

I joined Sean Aylmer on Fear and Greed Business News podcast to reflect on the 2025 financial year and explore what lies ahead for investors. Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions (think the escalation of Trump-era tariffs, continued war between Russia and Ukraine, and the unfolding unrest in the Middle East), global markets have remained remarkably resilient.