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May was a solid month for US shares, while other share markets were generally flat. The US share market was up 4.5% in May, while Australia’s share market was up just 0.5% for the month despite a solid start.* What’s behind this? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and discusses the key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. S...

Following a strong run, share markets were down in April both in Australia and the US. What’s behind these falls? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and discusses the key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. It’s our second birthday! This episode marks two years since our first investment market podcast. Thanks for continui...

Since the lows we saw in October 2023, share markets in Australia and the US have risen steadily and March 2024 was another solid month.* So what’s behind the momentum? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and discusses the key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 2 April 2024. The inf...

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate some of the incredible women we have the privilege of working alongside at UniSuper. Head of Marketing, Leah Mackenzie, interviews Chief Financial Officer Anastasia Crisafi, and Head of Capability Dr Shannon Lloyd about their roles, careers, and the advice they wish they’d gotten earlier. SHOW NOTES Your host this episode is Leah Mackenzie, UniSuper’s H...

Share markets remained strong around the world in February—in some cases achieving record highs. While the Australian market remained solid, it was more subdued. So why did Australia fall behind? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and discusses the key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES This podcast was publish...

2023 ended strongly for markets and that momentum carried over into January 2024, with Australian and US share markets both breaking new highs. What’s behind this market strength? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and discusses the key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 1 February...

After a few months of share market weakness, we saw a big reversal in November—both US and Australian markets were up. So, what’s behind this change? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and shares the key things we’re watching out for in December. Thank you for tuning into our podcasts over the year. This is our last investment market podca...

We saw further falls in bond and share markets in October. Even though it looks like the world’s central banks are getting towards the end of interest rate hikes, yields keep rising. What’s behind it, and what can we expect to see? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and shares the key things we’re watching out for in November. SHOW NOTES T...

Share markets in Australia and the US were down in September, while the 10-year yield on government bonds in both countries was up by nearly half a percentage point. Is the US still set for a soft landing? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and shares the key things we’re watching out for in October. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published o...

Share markets in Australia and the US were down in August, while recent economic data shows the US economy is slowing but not crashing. What’s behind this? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and shares the key things we’re watching out for in September. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 1 September 2023. The information was current...

The 2023-24 financial year started on a strong note in Australian and US share markets. But can that positive sentiment be sustained? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and shares the key things we’re watching out for in August. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 1 August 2023. The information was current as at that date and may now...

The 2022-23 financial year has ended, and it finished on a strong note for Australian and US share markets. But with inflation lingering, can this continue into the 2023-24 financial year? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and shares the key things we’re watching out for in July. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 3 July 2023. The i...

While the US market was flat during May, we saw some contrasting performance across sectors. What was behind this and how did it play out in Australia? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and shares the key things we’re watching out for in June as we wrap up the 2023 financial year. Podcast of the Year! Super Informed Radio has been named P...

Australian and US share markets were up in April but it wasn’t all smooth sailing, with further volatility in both the US and Australia. So what were the main themes for the month? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and shares the key things we’re watching out for in May. This episode marks one year on air for our monthly investment market...

The banking crisis has put a strain on markets, creating further volatility. So what does this mean for us in Australia, and will we see more rate rises? UniSuper’s lead economist and Investment Manager, David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 4 April 2023. The information was current as at that date and may now have changed. Your hosts are Lyndon...

After a strong start to the year, financial markets were down in February. So what was behind the slump? UniSuper’s lead economist and Investment Manager, David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 1 March 2023. The information was current as at that date and may now have changed. Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo. Produced by Lyndon...

A new year brings new hope, and it’s been a positive start to 2023 with share markets rebounding. But are we out of the woods yet? UniSuper’s lead economist and Investment Manager, David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 1 February 2023. The information was current as at that date and may now have changed. Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David...

Chinese markets were up in November, and that’s good news for Australia. So how does Australia benefit? UniSuper’s lead economist and investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news. Thank you for tuning into our podcasts over the year. This is our last investment market podcast for 2022—we’ll be back in February 2023. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season! SHOW NOTES This...

Australian and US share markets were both up in October. Which sectors performed best, and why are some big companies lagging? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 2 November 2022. The information was current as at that date and may now have changed. Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo...

Inflation and uncertainty are still on investors’ minds as the financial year’s first quarter wraps up. What’s the forecast from here—and are we through the worst of it? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 4 October 2022. The information was current as at that date and may now have changed. Your hos...

Over the past month, we’ve seen further volatility in financial markets. What’s driving this, what does September have in store, and is a recession inevitable? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 2 September 2022. The information was current as at that date and may now have changed. Your hosts are L...

Over the past month, we’ve seen inflation continue to beat expectations, as well as further interest rate hikes. So why were share markets up? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and shares the key things we’re watching out for in August. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 2 August 2022. The information was current as at that date and...

June was a tough month in financial markets, ending a difficult financial year. But were there any bright spots amid the turbulence? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, looks back at how we closed the financial year, and what’s on the cards for July. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 4 July 2022. The information was current as at that date and may now have changed....

With high inflation, rising interest rates, and a new government, what will our investment team be looking out for over the coming month? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, looks back at what happened in markets during May, and what’s on the cards for June. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 2 June 2022. The information was current as at that date and may now have...

With high inflation, rising interest rates, and an election just a few weeks away, what will our investment team be looking out for over the coming month? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, looks back at what happened in markets during April, and what’s on the cards for May. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 3 May 2022. The information was current as at that date...