If we see a Trump ‘yes man’, short-term US rate cuts might juice American stocks, but they could also send long-term bond yields flying. That ripples straight to our shores.
AI’s New Orbital Silicon Valley
Bloomberg breaks the biggest IPO news in years, Charlie and Ray explore what it means for early investors in the latest space race.
Prediction double-down for 2026
In my opinion, Tesla has become a symbol of blind AI optimism for retail investors. Whether that’s their promised full self-driving (FSD) or mass-scale robotics in 2026, investors should be ready for another harsh dose of reality.
The Canary is Coughing
US employment data has long served as an early warning system for the global economy. When American workers start losing jobs, trouble tends to follow…For markets, for Australia, and eventually for your portfolio.
The Problem with Exponentials
The difference between AI that can reliably handle two-hour tasks and AI that can handle multi-week tasks isn’t just more capacity. It’s a fundamentally different economic reality.
A Case for Optimism
James’s makes a case for optimism in a market freaking out over tariffs, shutdowns, and AI bubble fears. He thinks three major developments are quietly pointing in the opposite direction to what you may think.
Markets Get Their Shot in the Arm
We’ve become dependent on the Fed’s needle. Every wobble gets smoothed over with dovish speeches and rate cut hints. Another shot in the arm to send stocks higher.
Forget China (at your peril)
While we’ve been navel-gazing, China has been quietly reshaping global trade, flooding markets, and luring back the very investors who fled years before.
A Modern Odyssey for Investors
With Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation hitting screens next year, Homer’s wanderer is having a moment. But forget the Hollywood spectacle. The lessons from this Bronze Age CEO are surprisingly relevant for navigating 2026’s markets.
Cassandra Goes Unheard
Michael Burry from ‘The Big Short’ has emerged into the public eye with fresh bubble warnings. But once again, his warnings are ‘uninvited and unwelcome’ to the market.