From market moves to retirement smarts: insights for the New Year

In the latest episode of Ideas Exchange, host Jacinta King from ASX welcomes back Gemma Dale, Director of SMSF and Investor Behaviour at nabtrade, for a timely conversation recorded at the end of 2025. This episode opens with a look at the current macroeconomic landscape, including the latest inflation figures and what they mean for investors as the new year begins. The discussion then turns to the Australian share market, recent volatility, standout sectors, and what’s driving performance. Finally, the episode explores findings from the Vanguard “How Australia Retires 2025” report, highlighting the confidence gap among Australians planning for retirement and practical steps to improve financial wellbeing. Whether you’re focused on market trends or long-term planning, this episode delivers insights and actionable ideas for investors starting 2026. Visit our blog: ⁠⁠https://www.asx.com.au/blog⁠⁠ Follow us on: X - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ASX⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/asx/⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/ASXLtd⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/asx__official/⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/OfficialASX⁠ Explore our useful investment tools and resources ⁠⁠https://www.asx.com.au/investors/investment-tools-and-resources/personal-investor⁠