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In this episode of our monthly series Over The Money Fence, with Nicola and Di, we tackle the question; ‘What does smart investing look like at every age and stage of your life?’. The answer may not be as simple as you would expect. continue…

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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. treasury bond rates would be high, I suspect you would predict the stock market to trade lower. Much lower. 

And yet here we are, with the S&P 500 near or at all-time highs.

This article was first published in The Australian on 26 June 2025. continue…

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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. continue…

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I joined Jess Maguire on Statewide Drive yesterday to discuss the question on many investors’ minds: why is the stock market hitting new highs, particularly given the current geopolitical environment? continue…

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Today on Ausbiz with Juliette Saly, we explored why global stock markets are hitting new highs despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. You’d be forgiven for expecting markets to react negatively given the conflict in the Middle East, rising bond yields, Trump tariffs, and recent interest rate cuts. continue…

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Yesterday, I joined Paul Turton on ABC Newcastle Mornings to unpack the recent developments in the Middle East and their implications for global markets, with a specific focus on stock performance and oil prices. continue…

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Last night on ABC Nightlife with Tim Webster, we unpacked the impact geopolitical tensions can have on markets, the Australian housing market and China’s deflation dilemma. continue…

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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. Advisers globally, however, have the majority of their clients vastly underweight these assets in portfolios that remain highly exposed to stocks, and in particular, the S&P500 – an index whose sneeze causes everyone to catch a cold.

This article was first published in The Australian on 14 June 2025. continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in In the Press.

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I recently joined Adam Keily on Equity Mates for their Buy or Sell series. We kicked off the episode by discussing the market volatility experienced this year, including insights into how the Trump administration has influenced global markets. continue…

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With Trump’s tariffs triggering market volatility and global uncertainty rising, private credit may be a compelling alternative for investors seeking monthly income, capital stability, and attractive risk-adjusted returns.

I joined Nadine Blayney from Ausbiz for a timely and practical conversation on private credit. You can also hear insights from a wealth adviser and experienced investor on how private credit fits into robust portfolios. continue…

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