CIO Insights

MONTHLY ECONOMIC & INVESTMENT REVIEW: Executive Summary August 2026 was a month of two distinct phases. For most of the month, global markets extended the risk-on tone of recent months: equities rose broadly, gold recorded…

ECONOMIC GROWTH, INFLATION, & the BOND MARKET Executive Summary & Recommendation Why does a report on the US bond market matter to a diversified portfolio? Because US Treasury yields form the closest thing global markets…

pacific investment & economic compass MONTHLY ECONOMIC & INVESTMENT REVIEW: Executive Summary July 2026 was the most geopolitically consequential month of the year so far. On Sunday 13 July, US Central Command (CENTCOM) launched heavy…

Positioning for the Next Phase of Global Markets As we enter the second half of 2026, we’re sharing a concise overview of the key macroeconomic themes shaping global markets—and how investors can position portfolios thoughtfully…

MONTHLY ECONOMIC & INVESTMENT REVIEW: Executive Summary May 2026 was characterised by a broad improvement in global risk sentiment, with equity markets continuing to recover from the volatility experienced through March and early April. The…

Private Credit as an Investment Asset Class 1. Introduction Private credit, often referred to as private debt or direct lending, has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the alternative investment universe. It involves…

MONTHLY ECONOMIC & INVESTMENT REVIEW: Executive Summary April 2026 marked a partial stabilisation in global financial markets following the sharp correction experienced in March. Risk sentiment improved modestly over the month as investors responded positively…

MONTHLY ECONOMIC & INVESTMENT REVIEW: Executive Summary March 2026 was characterised by a broad-based risk-off environment across global financial markets, driven by a combination of tightening financial conditions, renewed geopolitical uncertainty, and growing concerns around…

Executive Summary February was characterised by strong performance in Australian equities, rising geopolitical tensions and growing debate around the structural implications of artificial intelligence for global markets. Australian equities materially outperformed global peers, supported by…

Executive Summary Over the last 2 years, the US dollar has fallen against its major trading partners (chart 1).  So, what’s going on with the US dollar and why it matters for Australian Investors? All…