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ABC Nightlife – property pressure and geopolitical tensions
Roger Montgomery
April 29, 2026
Are housing prices on the way down, and what does war in the Middle East mean for markets, investors and their superannuation?
I joined Phil Clark on ABC Nightlife to unpack these issues, explaining why forecasts of sharp housing declines are unlikely given the strong incentives supporting prices, from migration to government policy and bank balance sheets. We also discussed how rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions could delay rate cuts, the potential for recent market gains to fade, and how the “SaaSpocalypse” (Software as a Service apocalypse) and artificial intelligence (AI) are impacting companies and investors.
Tune in to hear the segment: ABC Nightlife. Continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Investing Education, Market commentary, Market Valuation, Property, Radio, Technology & Telecommunications.
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ABC Statewide Drive – conflict and markets
Roger Montgomery
April 7, 2026
On ABC Statewide Drive, I discussed why geopolitical shocks have historically caused short-term market volatility rather than lasting weakness, with many conflicts followed by relatively swift recoveries and resilient equity returns. I also noted that while the current Middle East conflict is unlikely to become a world war, investors still need to watch the broader risks beyond the headlines, including elevated valuations, persistent inflation, higher oil prices, rising U.S. debt and the unpredictability of Donald Trump, all of which could make 2026 a more volatile and consolidating year for markets.
Tune into the segment from 1:44:38 here: ABC Statewide Drive – conflict and markets
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Radio.
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