SB Talks

In this episode of SB Talks, Vincent O'Neill and Nick Ryder unpack the big forces shaping markets, from Australia's stubborn inflation and the outlook for interest rates to the US midterms and what a shifting political landscape could mean for investors. They also dive into US reporting season, where soaring AI investment is putting pressure on Big Tech cash flows, and look ahead to Anthropic's highly anticipated IPO and what it could reveal about investor appetite for the AI boom.

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This week on SB Talks, Vincent O'Neill and Nick Ryder unpack the growing challenges facing the AI investment boom. From data centre delays and community opposition to emerging cybersecurity risks exposed by AI itself, the conversation explores whether expectations for AI infrastructure have run ahead of reality. They also discuss rising odds of another RBA rate hike, renewed pressure on French government finances, persistent US inflation concerns, and the latest developments from SpaceX and Tesla. A wide-ranging discussion on the themes shaping markets, technology and the global economy.

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Government debt, interest rates, AI and private credit all take centre stage in this week's SB Talks, Vincent O'Neill and Nick Ryder discuss the warning signs emerging from France's bond market, why equities continue to reach new highs, the extraordinary scale of AI investment, and what recent developments in private credit mean for investors.

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This week on SB Talks, Vincent O'Neill and Nick Ryder discuss the Fed's latest rate decision and what it means for inflation, interest rates and markets. They explore why policymakers remain focused on bringing inflation back to target, the growing risk that higher oil prices and Middle East tensions add further pressure, and the increasingly heated debate around AI safety, regulation and the race for technological dominance. A timely discussion on the economic and geopolitical forces shaping the investment landscape.

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Debt levels are soaring, inflation remains stubborn, and central banks are keeping markets on edge. In this episode of SB Talks, Vincent O'Neill and Nick Ryder unpack the forces pushing bond yields higher, examine whether another Australian rate rise is on the horizon, and discuss what market resilience reveals about the broader investment landscape.

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In this episode of SB Talks, Vincent O'Neill and Chief Investment Officer Nick Ryder explore whether the US economy is entering a "Goldilocks" phase, with moderating inflation, softer employment data and exceptionally strong corporate earnings easing pressure on the Federal Reserve. They discuss what the latest US and Australian inflation figures mean for interest rates, why markets have become more optimistic about the outlook for central banks, and the key risks that remain. Closer to home, they examine the RBA's latest decision, the early themes emerging from reporting season, and what weakening housing market activity and slowing mortgage demand could mean for the Australian economy in the months ahead.

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In this episode of Meet the Investor, Joey Mouracadeh sits down with Candace Myung, Managing Director in Oaktree Capital Management's Special Situations Group, part of one of the world's leading alternative investment managers with over US$220 billion in assets under management.

What exactly is a "special situation"? And why has Oaktree built one of its flagship strategies around it?

Candace explains how the strategy has evolved beyond its distressed investing roots to invest across debt and equity, using bespoke structures to capitalise on opportunities created by company-specific challenges rather than relying solely on broader market cycles. The discussion also covers Oaktree's approach to downside protection, operational value creation and where special situations may sit within a private markets portfolio.

Please refer to Brookfield disclosures here.

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In this episode of SB Talks, Vincent O'Neill and Nick Ryder discuss the impact of renewed Middle East tensions on oil prices and interest rate expectations, the return of US tariffs under new legal frameworks, and growing investor concerns around AI spending as Nvidia and other technology giants face scrutiny over capital expenditure and free cash flow. They also explore what to watch this reporting season, expectations for the US Federal Reserve and the RBA, and the key economic data likely to influence markets in the weeks ahead.

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This week on SB Talks, CEO Vincent O'Neill and CIO Nick Ryder unpack the key themes driving markets, from rising geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz through to the next phase of the AI arms race. They discuss a proposed US shipping toll and what renewed instability in the region could mean for global energy markets, before turning to how major technology companies are increasingly developing their own AI chips to reduce costs and lessen their reliance on Nvidia. The conversation also touched on growing concerns that the surge in AI infrastructure and data centre investment could add to inflation pressures in the short term, even as productivity gains remain a longer-term benefit.

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In this episode of SB Talks, CEO Vincent O'Neill sits down with CIO Nick Ryder to unpack the market's latest "chipwreck" as high-flying semiconductor stocks hit a patch of turbulence after a record-breaking run. They explore what is driving the AI investment boom, why chip makers are thriving while tech giants face growing scrutiny over spending, and whether the market is due for a reality check. The conversation also turns to stubborn inflation, central banks keeping investors on their toes, and what a more unpredictable Federal Reserve could mean for markets.

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