Show Notes
If you have been watching the news and wondering whether your investments are about to get hit, you are not alone.
Over the past year, investors have had plenty to worry about. War, inflation, interest rate changes, property pressure and constant talk of an AI bubble.
Yet markets have not behaved the way many people expected.
So what actually happened? Why did some markets keep climbing despite all the uncertainty? And what does that mean for where your money is invested now?
In this episode, Nick Donato is joined by BlackRock strategist Beatrice Yeo to cut through the noise and explain the market moves that matter most to everyday investors.
They look at whether the AI boom still has room to run, why Australian shares have struggled to keep pace with global markets and how higher interest rates have quietly changed the investment landscape.
They also explore what BlackRock is watching across shares, bonds and property, and what could matter most for your portfolio over the next 12 months. In this episode
Why the sharemarket kept rising when the headlines said it should be falling
The split-second decision that can turn a market dip into a costly mistake
Is the AI boom running out of steam, or is the next phase just beginning?
Why the next big winners may not be the companies everyone is watching
The blind spot that could be holding Australian investors back
How higher interest rates may have created opportunities hiding in plain sight
Why bonds are suddenly worth paying attention to again
The property opportunity that does not involve buying another house
Where BlackRock sees the biggest risks and opportunities now
What your portfolio may need to handle the next 12 months
You do not need to predict every market move, but it helps to understand what is driving markets, where the risks are shifting and whether your current portfolio is built for what comes next. FURTHER LISTENING You can find our playlist full of episodes about investing here.
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