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Last night, I appeared on ABC News to discuss Westpac’s (ASX:WBC) half-year financial results, where CEO Anthony Miller reported disappointing numbers. A key concern was the bank’s net interest margins (gross profit margin made on their lending activities), which came in one basis point below expectations. Miller attributed this to intense competition in business and institutional lending, as well as deposit-taking. Lower lending volumes in New Zealand also contributed to the weaker results. continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Market commentary, TV Appearances.

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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.

This article was first published in The Australian on 24 April 2025. continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in In the Press.

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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.

Economically, we see fears of stagflation loom (with Goldman Sachs forecasting minimal GDP growth or even a mild recession), a 19 per cent S&P drop, rising inflation expectations, falling consumer confidence, and small business strain. continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in TV Appearances.

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This week, I joined Nicola Dale and Di Edwards from the Over the Back Fence podcast to kick off a new monthly podcast series, Over the Money Fence – created to help women build confidence and clarity around money, and investing. continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Podcast Channel.

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In the second week of April, the S&P 500 recorded a historic day, on Tuesday the key Wall Street index’s intraday swing marked the first time since at least 1978 the benchmark hit an intraday high up more than 4 per cent – only to close down more than 1 per cent. And the Nasdaq blew its biggest intraday gain since at least 1982. continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in In the Press.

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This week, I had the pleasure of joining Nicola Dale and Di Edwards on their Over the Back Fence podcast to celebrate their milestone 100th episode, and to talk about the financial challenges women over 50 are facing today. continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Podcast Channel.

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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. continue…

by David Buckland Posted in TV Appearances.

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Last week, I joined Jess Maguire on ABC Statewide Drive to discuss the trade tensions between China and the U.S, and what this means for investors. continue…

by David Buckland Posted in Radio.

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I recently joined Paul Turton on ABC Newcastle Mornings to discuss the market turmoil triggered by Trump’s tariffs. Investor sentiment plays a significant role in the rise and fall of markets, and right now investor confidence is shaken. During this segment we explored what investors should keep in mind during this period of heightened volatility. continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Radio.

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With our own construction industry grappling with challenges and vulnerabilities highlighted by a wave of recent high-profile collapses, investors – especially private credit investors – you need to sit up, pay attention and make some decisions. continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in In the Press.

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