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How geopolitical tensions are shaping global markets

To help investors navigate the challenging geopolitical environment, nabtrade’s Tom Piotrowski sits down with General David H. Petraeus, Partner at KKR, Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, and Chairman of KKR Middle East. The pair discuss tactics being used by Ukraine in its conflict against Russia, including the use of drones and remote vehicles, how war in the Middle East is impacting oil and LNG supply, as well as US-China relations.

Market Insights

Economic News

What to Watch - Week of 17 August 2026

Another busy week here at home with labour force data in the spotlight on Thursday, alongside both Q2 WPI and the RBA’s Hauser’s fireside chat on Wednesday. To the global stage, FOMC minutes, August flash PMIs and a collection of July CPIs (EU, UK and Canada) are all due. Here’s what to watch in the week ahead.
17 August 2026 2 min read

RBA on hold, as expected

As widely expected, the RBA kept interest rates on hold but have left further hikes firmly on the table. The SoMP made modest tweaks to the forecast set, but there was no change to the expectation core inflation will return to the target band in H2 2027. NAB continues to forecast the central bank will remain on hold through 2026 and still expects the next move to be down in mid-2027.
11 August 2026 3 min read

July business conditions improve, confidence fragile

NAB’s latest Business Survey showed conditions improved marginally in July while confidence remained fragile. Business conditions rose 1 point but stayed below the long-run trend while confidence remained stuck at -6, largely due to cost pressures. Rea the full report and analysis below.
11 August 2026 3 min read

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Your Wealth

SpaceX, the ASX and everything you missed about today’s market

With the largest IPO in history hitting screens, a (possible) resolution to the war in Iran, and so much more going on, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s really going on in your portfolio, and the wider market. Money Money Money's Glen James joins this episode of the podcast.
22 June 2026 51 min listen

Will there be a crash? Build an all-weather portfolio

With global markets continuing to make record highs, investors should be feeling positive – but supply shocks, overvaluation risks and the speed of market change is making many nervous.
04 June 2026 40 min listen

Federal Budget tax changes – what you need to know

This year’s Federal Budget proposed changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and trust income, all of which will impact millions of Australians. So what is it all likely to mean? Nab Group Tax specialist Fred Law joins this episode of the podcast.
25 May 2026 47 min listen

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