In this episode of Talk Money To Me, Candice Bourke and Felicity Thomas take you through the biggest forces shaping markets right now — from renewed AI scrutiny, sticky inflation, and shifting interest-rate expectations, to Australia’s new era of resource reinvention. We break down the key macro trends, the sector winners and losers, and the commodities powering the next decade of global growth.

What we cover in this episode:

Market Pulse: AI Growing Pains & Macro Cross-Currents

• Why “beats not rewarded” is back this earnings season
• AI infrastructure’s funding tension: $13B revenues vs $1.4T spend commitments
• Labour softness vs strong corporate earnings
• Fed & RBA rate-cut expectations into late-2025/2026
• Why investors are shifting to quality, income and pricing power

The Big Commodity Themes to Watch

• Copper: AI, EVs and renewables doubling demand by 2035
• Uranium: the fuel behind decarbonisation and AI-driven energy demand
• Rare Earths: the strategic backbone of defence, EVs and wind
• Gold: outperforming the S&P 500 as a “store of trust”

⚠️ Disclaimer:

This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Candice Bourke and Felicity Thomas are authorised financial advisers with Shaw and Partners Limited (AFSL 236 048). The views expressed are general in nature and have not considered your personal circumstances. Please seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions. Information is current as of the recording date (11 November 2025).

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