CIO Insights
PACIFIC NAVIGATOR – Economic Growth, Inflation, & the Bond Market [August 2026]
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 Playbook – 2H 2026
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…
PACIFIC COMPASS – Riding the Recovery While Staying Selective [June 2026 Review]
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…
PACIFIC NAVIGATOR – Private Credit as an Investment Asset Class [May 2026]
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…
PACIFIC COMPASS – Stabilisation Amid Volatility: Markets Search for Direction [May 2026 Review]
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…
PACIFIC COMPASS – From Resilience to Repricing: Navigating a Risk-Off Shift [April 2026 Review]
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…
PACIFIC COMPASS – Resilience Amid Rotation and Rising Complexity [March 2026 Review]
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…
PACIFIC NAVIGATOR – De-Dollarization: What is it and should investors be concerned? [March 2026]
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…
PACIFIC COMPASS – Navigating the Inflation Crosscurrents [February 2026 Review]
Monthly Economic & Investment Review – January 2026 Executive SummaryJanuary marked a pivotal shift in the Australian policy cycle. Following stronger-than-expected inflation data in December, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised the official cash…
PACIFIC COMPASS – Balancing Risk as Markets Transition into 2026 [December 2025 Review]
MONTHLY ECONOMIC & INVESTMENT REVIEW – DECEMBER 2025: Global markets closed out 2025 on a cautious note amid quieter holiday trading and rotation out of high‑beta sectors. Major equity benchmarks experienced modest declines late in…