Nucleus Investment Insights

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, is joined by Martin North of Walk the World and DFA Live to uncover where Australia’s housing downturn is hitting hardest. We look beyond the national numbers to identify the suburbs and postcodes seeing the biggest price falls, what these areas have in common, and why some parts of the housing market are proving fa...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, examines just how bad the Middle East oil shock could get — as disruptions spread beyond the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices climb above $100 a barrel. We explore how much global supply is really at risk, what happens if the conflict continues to spread across critical energy infrastructure, and what a sustained oil...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, is joined by Leith van Onselen of MacroBusiness to examine why Australia’s housing downturn could have much further to run. With prices now falling across much of the country and forecasts pointing to a potential double-digit correction, we unpack what’s driving the decline, how higher interest rates are changing th...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, examines what Nvidia’s latest earnings tell us about the AI boom — with record revenue, strong data centre demand, and another major upgrade to its outlook suggesting there’s still plenty of runway ahead. We unpack what’s driving the relentless AI spending, whether the pace of growth can continue, and what Nvidia’s...

In this week’s podcast, we ask whether Scott Bessent is losing control of the U.S. bond market — as long-term Treasury yields surge despite government intervention. We unpack what’s driving the bond selloff, from soaring deficits and a $40 trillion national debt to inflation risks and growing Treasury supply, and whether Bessent’s attempts to push yields lower can work without addressing the deepe...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, explores what SpaceX is really becoming — from Grok and massive AI data centres to AI satellites and ambitious plans for space-based computing. With Musk targeting 10 gigawatts of AI compute by 2027, we ask whether SpaceX is quietly positioning itself to compete with the world’s biggest technology companies, and wha...

In this week’s podcast, we're examining the investment fallout from a potentially historic El Niño — from droughts, floods and crop disruptions to rising food prices and renewed inflationary pressure. With El Niño strengthening and forecasts pointing to a potentially severe event, we explore which markets and sectors could be hit hardest, where opportunities may emerge, and how investors shoul...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, revisits the data centre investment boom — exploring whether the world is on track to build more capacity than it needs, how modular data centres are changing the economics of expansion, and whether the enormous pipeline of projects still underway can be justified by future AI demand. ⁠Download presentation slides h...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, examines why falling Australian property prices still aren't translating into better housing affordability. We unpack the forces keeping home ownership out of reach for many Australians, why lower prices alone aren't enough, and what this disconnect means for buyers, policymakers, and investors.  Download pr...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, examines why falling Australian property prices still aren't translating into better housing affordability. We unpack the forces keeping home ownership out of reach for many Australians, why lower prices alone aren't enough, and what this disconnect means for buyers, policymakers, and investors.  Get an obli...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, is joined by Leith van Onselen of MacroBusiness to examine why Australia’s inflation problem may be far from over — looking beyond the headline numbers to uncover the pressures still building beneath the surface. We explore what's driving persistent inflation, why hopes of a quick return to normal may be prematu...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, explores the next wave of automation — examining the companies at the forefront of robotics, why China is rapidly scaling physical robots while the U.S. focuses on AI, and whether robotics could become one of the most important investment themes of the coming decade. ⁠⁠Download presentation slides here!⁠⁠ Get an obl...

In this week’s podcast, we're diving into the latest company earnings season — separating the winners from the losers, identifying the key themes emerging across sectors, and examining what the results reveal about the health of the economy, corporate profitability, and the outlook for investors. ⁠Download presentation slides here!⁠ Get an obligation-free  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, is joined by Dr. Andrew Barton to examine whether SpaceX can continue to defy both gravity and valuation. We unpack the implications of the recent SpaceX IPO, what investors are really paying for in the world’s most closely watched private space company, and whether its growth prospects can justify the lofty expecta...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, is joined by Samuel Kerr to walk through your EOFY 2026 Tax Strategy Guide. We break down the key deadlines, smart deductions, contribution tactics, and portfolio adjustments that can help investors optimise their tax position before June 30 — plus the practical steps you should be taking now to lock in the best out...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, takes a hard look at Australia’s shrinking fuel buffers — asking when do the pumps run dry? We break down the state of Australia’s oil reserves, the vulnerabilities in its supply chain, and what declining energy security means for markets, inflation risks, and investor positioning in an increasingly fragile system....

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, is joined by Leith van Onselen from MacroBusiness to unpack the shockwaves from the 2026–27 Australian Federal Budget. We break down the policies most likely to move markets, the sectors set to benefit or feel the squeeze, and what investors should be doing now to position for the economic shifts ahead. --- Get an o...

In this week’s podcast, we're unpacking what some are calling “Trump’s carbon tax” — exploring how Donald Trump’s escalation with Iran is driving oil prices higher, why those energy shocks act like an implicit tax on consumers and businesses, and what this tightening energy backdrop means for markets, inflation, and investor positioning. Download presentation slides here Get an obligation-free...

In this week’s podcast, we're unpacking what some are calling “Trump’s carbon tax” — exploring how Donald Trump’s escalation with Iran is driving oil prices higher, why those energy shocks act like an implicit tax on consumers and businesses, and what this tightening energy backdrop means for markets, inflation, and investor positioning. Get an obligation-free  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

 In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, looks at what a U.S.–Iran ceasefire really means for markets — even if tensions remain unresolved. We explore how a fragile pause in the conflict could affect oil prices, inflation expectations, safe-haven flows, and the broader investment outlook, and whether investors should prepare for relief, renewed volatility...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, looks at why inflation is becoming an increasingly inevitable part of the outlook — breaking down how rising prices can erode portfolios, where the pressure is likely to hit first, and the practical steps investors can take now to inflation-proof their positioning before the next wave arrives. ⁠⁠⁠Download presentati...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, explores how the fallout from the conflict with Iran has unexpectedly turned Trump into a catalyst for green energy — examining how his policies, escalation decisions, and market disruptions are fuelling conditions that accelerate the shift toward renewables, and what this surprising dynamic means for investors. ⁠⁠D...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, examines whether Donald Trump can “escape” the Middle East — unpacking the economic fallout from the Iran conflict, from surging oil prices and disrupted supply chains to rising geopolitical risk, and asking whether the so-called TACO trade can still deliver a market rebound or if this time the damage may prove hard...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, takes a closer look at the so-called TACO trade — and whether the conflict in Iran could set the stage for a surprise turnaround. We explore what’s driving recent market moves, how geopolitics is reshaping sentiment, and whether investors should be bracing for more volatility or positioning for an unexpected rebound...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, is joined by Tom Richardson from The Nightly to unpack the forces shaping the new AI-driven economy — exploring how automation, productivity gains, and capital flows are reshaping industries, and what this transformative shift means for markets and investors navigating the decade ahead. Get an obligation-free  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...