Markets were rattled in April, and uncertainty remains high.
In this month's update, SGH Executive Chair Steve Hiscock is joined by Chief Investment Officer Rob Hogg to unpack the sharp market swings sparked by Trump's tariff announcements, bond market stress, and shifting investor sentiment.
They cover:
• What triggered the bond market's dramatic mid-month spike
• The role of foreign investors and policy uncertainty
• Why the US dollar is losing some of its shine
• Australia's standout performance - and what's driving it
• What to watch for in the global economy and markets
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Recorded on 6 May 2025.
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