Global Webcast: Highlights from China consumer investment trip
Chris Wilcox and Elfreda Jonker discuss insights from Chris’s recent trip to Shanghai and Hong Kong, noting green shoots in China’s consumer sector. While property markets are stabilising, spending remains muted, especially in luxury and athleisure, amid brand-by-brand variability and fierce local competition.
Australian Webcast: Feedback from the eye of the tariff storm in Washington DC
Elfreda Jonker and Monique Rooney discuss key takeaways from Monique’s recent US trip, covering shifting sentiment in Washington DC around tariffs, particularly with China- challenges facing a manufacturing revival, and the complexities of proposed US tax reforms.
Global Webcast: Key themes from US Industrials trip
Chris Willcocks and Elfreda Jonker discuss insights from Chris’s US trip, covering cautious management sentiment, the impact of tariffs, and improving short-cycle businesses. They also highlight key sector trends, including aerospace, transport, and waste management.
Global Webcast: DeepSeek’s implications for the AI trade & 4Q24 Tech Results
Trent Masters and Elfreda Jonker discuss the latest developments in AI, focusing on DeepSeek and its implications for the tech sector, particularly the Mag 7. They explore how AI cost efficiencies are driving continued investments, the evolving AI trade, and shifts in portfolio positioning.
Australian Webcast: Highlights from visit to the Santos Moomba CCS facility
Jess Cairns and Elfreda Jonker reflect on Jess’ visit to South Australia for the opening of Santos’ Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) facility in Moomba, discussing the project’s infrastructure, cost-effectiveness, and long-term viability. They address skepticism around CCS technology, highlight key takeaways for investors, and emphasize the importance of ongoing environmental monitoring.
Global Webcast: Key highlights from 2024 & Outlook for Global Markets in 2025
Jonas Palmqvist and Elfreda Jonker reflect on 2024’s strong global equity market performance, particularly in the US tech sector, while discussing expectations for 2025, including a potential shift in leadership towards cyclical and defensive stocks, and highlighting key investment themes such as technology, financials, and commercial real estate.
Australian Webcast: Key highlights from 2024 & Outlook for the Australian market in 2025
Andrew Martin and Elfreda Jonker reflect on the key highlights of 2024, including strong investment performance and market trends, while discussing expectations for 2025, focusing on potential challenges and opportunities in the economy, interest rates, and market rotation.
Global Webcast: Feedback From India, Singapore & US Travels
Jeff Thompson and Elfreda Jonker discuss Jeff’s recent trip to India and New York, highlighting India’s economic growth potential, particularly its young, digitally engaged population, and the impact on multinational companies like Unilever, Walmart, and L’Oréal.
Global Webcast: Feedback from Arizona – Key themes and Tech & AI conference
Elfreda Jonker connects with Ty Archibald, who is in Arizona, where the UBS Technology & AI Conference is taking place. They discuss the challenges of implementing AI, the role of large companies in driving efficiencies, and emerging revenue opportunities in AI software, with a focus on companies like Microsoft, ServiceNow, and Tyler Technologies.
