CIO Insights
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 [January 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…
PACIFIC 2026 – Investment Strategy & Playbook
As we prepare for 2026, we’re sharing a concise snapshot of the major macro themes shaping global markets—and how investors can position thoughtfully for the year ahead. Global: Cooling US labour market, sticky inflation, Europe…
PACIFIC COMPASS – Modest Underweight on Australian Equities [October 2025 Review]
MONTHLY ECONOMIC & INVESTMENT REVIEW – OCTOBER 2025: Global markets continued their positive trajectory in October 2025, driven by firm earnings, rate cuts from major central banks, and stable commodity prices. Developed markets outperformed again,…
PACIFIC NAVIGATOR – The Great Stretch: Why Markets Snap Without Warning? [October 2025]
Overview Today’s financial markets resemble a stretched rubber band — seemingly steady, yet under growing tension. Every new record high, every wave of optimism, and every injection of speculative enthusiasm stretches that band a little…
PACIFIC COMPASS – Gold Shines Amid Easing and Mixed Markets [September 2025 Review]
MONTHLY ECONOMIC & INVESTMENT REVIEW – SEPTEMBER 2025: Global markets delivered mixed results in September 2025. Developed equities advanced as easing trade tensions and central bank rate cuts supported sentiment, while Australian shares declined on…
PACIFIC NAVIGATOR – Stagflation Watch: a 12-36 Month Investor Playbook [September 2025]
Executive Summary There has been some recent chatter from economists about the possibility of a stagflationary period precipitated by demographic and deglobalisation forces. Stagflation is characterized by simultaneous high inflation, sluggish economic growth, and elevated…
PACIFIC COMPASS – Balanced Growth with Cautious Positioning [August 2025 Review]
MONTHLY ECONOMIC & INVESTMENT REVIEW – AUGUST 2025: Growth assets again outperformed Defensive assets in August. Australia shares led other developed market peers largely due to a powerful run in Mining stocks. Global equities advanced…