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Share markets ended the month flat in July. US shares were slightly down while Australian shares were up 2.25%. Despite the modest price change, we saw some big moves below the surface—both in energy and technology. What was behind this? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo talks about the latest market news and the key things we’re watching out for over the coming…
Australian shares finished the 2025-26 financial year behind most major markets and some smaller markets—up just 6%, well below the US (22%), China (30%), Europe (22%) and Japan (43%). In June, Australian shares were up 0.5% and US shares down 1%. What drove returns, and what could be in store as we start the new financial year? SHOW NOTES Release date: 1 July 2026. The information in this podcast…
Major share markets were up in May despite ongoing uncertainty around the war with Iran, but there was a difference in performance. US shares were up another 5% in May—marking nine consecutive weeks of gains—while Australian shares rose less than 1%, trading below their pre-Iran war peak. What’s behind the difference, and can strength in the US market continue? SHOW NOTES Release date: 1 June…
After a month of weakness, most major markets were up in April, but highs varied. The US share market was up more than 10%, its best monthly performance in over five years. Australian shares rose just 2% as concerns about Iran, higher oil prices and company downgrades weighed on sentiment. With the Strait of Hormuz still closed and fuel shortages looming, what should investors expect in May? SHOW…
Amid the backdrop of conflict in the Middle East, March proved a tough month with share markets down 5% in the US and 8% in Australia—it was the largest monthly fall in the ASX 200 since 2022. Which sectors bucked the trend, and what can we expect to see from here? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo talks about the latest market news and the key things we’re watching…
Australia’s share market saw its strongest month since May 2025, while US shares fell slightly in February. Recent events in the Middle East have brought about new challenges—what can we expect to see from here? In this episode, UniSuper’s Chief Investment Officer John Pearce joins Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo with the latest market news, the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East,…
Share markets in Australia and the US had a positive start to the year amid an action-packed month. Sentiment remains strong, but what’s actually happening behind the scenes? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES Release date: 2 February 2025. The information…
Share market performance was mixed in November—the US market was flat despite volatility during the month and shares in Australia were down 3%. What was behind the performance? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest, David Colosimo ,gives us the latest market news, as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. Thank you for tuning into our podcasts over the year.…
Shares in Australia and the US continued to rise in October, Australian shares were up just under 0.5% and US shares were up about 2.25% for the month. But what’s behind the numbers? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES Release date: 3 November 2025. The…
Australian shares were slightly weaker in September against a backdrop of healthy returns in most other major markets like the US, Europe, China, and Japan. So, why the underperformance? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES Release date: 1 October 2025. The…
