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Australian Equities in an "Emotional Recession" | Inside the Rope with David Clark

  • 7 minutes ago
  • 2 min read

Is the AI boom starting to look like late 1998? Where are the greatest risks and opportunities for investors right now?


Rob Tucker shares his high-conviction views on the forces shaping markets and how he is positioning portfolios in response.


From the questionable sustainability of the global AI CapEx boom… to Australia’s subdued business confidence and the case for gold and gold equities, Rob explores the themes he believes will matter most for investors over the year ahead.


He also discusses Chester’s approach to balancing predictable cash flows, tactical cyclical opportunities and sources of diversification as markets navigate an increasingly complex environment.

Rob’s views were recorded for David Clark’s Inside the Rope series.


Watch the full conversation below.


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