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Super Informed Radio
by UniSuper
From investments, money matters and the world of finance, to member stories and the lowdown on your super, this podcast breaks down the hard stuff for you.https://www.unisuper.com.au/
Episodes
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Investment markets: October 2026
It was a tough month for shares in both Australia and the US—Australia’s share market was down 3%, with 10 of the market’s 11 sectors lower. While the US was down just 0.5%, the performance of AI and tech companies masked broader weakness. Meta was a key winner, up 27% off the back of new product...
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Investment markets: September 2026
Share markets in the US and Australia set new highs in August, but it was a modest month for markets overall—particularly in Australia. With company reporting season in the background, what drove share prices? And which sectors performed best? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest...
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Investment markets: August 2026
Share markets ended the month flat in July. US shares were slightly down while Australian shares were up 2.25%. Despite the modest price change, we saw some big moves below the surface—both in energy and technology. What was behind this? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David...
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Investment markets: July 2026
Australian shares finished the 2025-26 financial year behind most major markets and some smaller markets—up just 6%, well below the US (22%), China (30%), Europe (22%) and Japan (43%). In June, Australian shares were up 0.5% and US shares down 1%. What drove returns, and what could be in store as...
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Investment markets: June 2026
Major share markets were up in May despite ongoing uncertainty around the war with Iran, but there was a difference in performance. US shares were up another 5% in May—marking nine consecutive weeks of gains—while Australian shares rose less than 1%, trading below their pre-Iran war peak. What’s...
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Investment markets: May 2026
After a month of weakness, most major markets were up in April, but highs varied. The US share market was up more than 10%, its best monthly performance in over five years. Australian shares rose just 2% as concerns about Iran, higher oil prices and company downgrades weighed on sentiment. With…
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Investment markets: April 2026
Amid the backdrop of conflict in the Middle East, March proved a tough month with share markets down 5% in the US and 8% in Australia—it was the largest monthly fall in the ASX 200 since 2022. Which sectors bucked the trend, and what can we expect to see from here? In this episode, UniSuper’s…
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Investment markets: March 2026
Australia’s share market saw its strongest month since May 2025, while US shares fell slightly in February. Recent events in the Middle East have brought about new challenges—what can we expect to see from here? In this episode, UniSuper’s Chief Investment Officer John Pearce joins Head of Fixed...
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Investment markets: February 2026
Share markets in Australia and the US had a positive start to the year amid an action-packed month. Sentiment remains strong, but what’s actually happening behind the scenes? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as key things...
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Investment markets: December 2025
Share market performance was mixed in November—the US market was flat despite volatility during the month and shares in Australia were down 3%. What was behind the performance? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest, David Colosimo ,gives us the latest market news, as well as key…
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Investment markets: November 2025
Shares in Australia and the US continued to rise in October, Australian shares were up just under 0.5% and US shares were up about 2.25% for the month. But what’s behind the numbers? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as key...
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Investment markets: October 2025
Australian shares were slightly weaker in September against a backdrop of healthy returns in most other major markets like the US, Europe, China, and Japan. So, why the underperformance? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as...
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Investment markets: September 2025
Share markets achieved new highs once more in Australia and the US while other markets around the world were also strong, with China up 10%. What were the main drivers of this performance? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well…
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Investment markets: August 2025
Share markets hit all-time highs in Australia and the US in July, with falls from earlier in the year seemingly in the rearview mirror. What was behind this performance, and can it be sustained? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as...
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Investment markets: July 2025
A range of factors contributed to a volatile financial year, yet markets in both the US and Australia finished strongly, up 15% and 14% respectively. What was behind this performance, and what might be in store for FY25-26? In this episode, UniSuper Investment Manager Lou Capparelli gives us the...
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Investment markets: June 2025
Share markets were almost universally strong in May. US shares were up more than 6%—the strongest month in 18 months—and Australian shares were up 4%. So, why the turnaround? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news as well as key things...
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Investment markets: May 2025
Markets have been on a rollercoaster ride since President Trump’s tariff announcements in early April, quickly moving up and down. With US company reporting season underway, what can we expect next? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news,...
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Investment update with John Pearce: April 2025
Global share markets have been volatile following the imposition of tariffs by the US on its trading partners. While tariffs were expected, the market didn’t anticipate the magnitude and breadth of the tariffs announced last week. As a result, we’ve seen widespread sell-offs in markets. In this...
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Investment markets: April 2025
March was another volatile month for markets, with share markets around the world down. What’s behind this weakness, and is it set to continue? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as key things we’re watching out for over the...
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Investment markets: March 2025
February was a mixed month for share markets around the world. Meanwhile, company reporting season in Australia and the US continued and expectations for results were high. What was behind the market performance? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the…
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International Women's Day 2025
This International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible women of UniSuper. Listen as Head of Marketing, Leah Mackenzie, speaks with UniSuper's Deputy Chair, Nicole Gower, about career paths, the importance of mentors and sponsors, and drops a Titanic reading recommendation for anyone…
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Investment markets: February 2025
The new year has seen plenty of activity in markets, with DeepSeek making headlines as a challenger to tech darling Nvidia. Meanwhile, the RBA is preparing to announce its next decision on interest rates—could Australian mortgage holders be in for a reprieve? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of...
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Investment markets: December 2024
We’ve seen strength in share markets since the US election, but uncertainty remains as we wait for President-elect Donald Trump to enter office. What have markets been telling us so far? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as...
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Investment markets: November 2024
American voters are heading to the polls to determine the 47th president of the United States. How might the US election result affect markets? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news and discusses the US election, as well as the key…
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Investment markets: October 2024
The US Federal Reserve delivered a surprise 0.5% interest rate cut in September, effectively declaring victory in its fight against inflation. What might this mean for shares, and are we close to seeing similar rate cuts in Australia? In this episode, UniSuper’s lead economist and investment...
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Investment markets: September 2024
Share markets in Australia and the US saw sharp moves during the month but mostly regained lost ground. What was behind the volatility? In this episode, lead economist and investment manager David Colosimo is joined by UniSuper’s Head of Australian Equities Penny Heard to discuss the latest…
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Investment markets: August 2024
The technology sector has been the star of the show in markets recently—particularly the ‘Big Six’—but in July we saw a rotation away from the big tech names. What’s behind this sudden change? UniSuper’s lead economist and investment manager David Colosimo gives us the latest market news and...
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Investment markets: July 2024
The financial year ended with a familiar trend holding true—share markets performed well, with US shares and the tech sector standing out.* As financial and political influences play out, what can we expect in markets as we start the new year? UniSuper’s lead economist and investment manager…
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Investment markets: June 2024
May was a solid month for US shares, while other share markets were generally flat. The US share market was up 4.5% in May, while Australia’s share market was up just 0.5% for the month despite a solid start.* What’s behind this? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives...
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Investment markets: May 2024
Following a strong run, share markets were down in April both in Australia and the US. What’s behind these falls? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and discusses the key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. It’s our…
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Investment markets: April 2024
Since the lows we saw in October 2023, share markets in Australia and the US have risen steadily and March 2024 was another solid month.* So what’s behind the momentum? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and discusses the key things we’re...
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International Women's Day 2024
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate some of the incredible women we have the privilege of working alongside at UniSuper. Head of Marketing, Leah Mackenzie, interviews Chief Financial Officer Anastasia Crisafi, and Head of Capability Dr Shannon Lloyd about their roles, careers, and the...
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Investment markets: March 2024
Share markets remained strong around the world in February—in some cases achieving record highs. While the Australian market remained solid, it was more subdued. So why did Australia fall behind? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and...
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Investment markets: February 2024
2023 ended strongly for markets and that momentum carried over into January 2024, with Australian and US share markets both breaking new highs. What’s behind this market strength? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and discusses the key...
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Investment markets: December 2023
After a few months of share market weakness, we saw a big reversal in November—both US and Australian markets were up. So, what’s behind this change? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and shares the key things we’re watching out for in...
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Investment markets: November 2023
We saw further falls in bond and share markets in October. Even though it looks like the world’s central banks are getting towards the end of interest rate hikes, yields keep rising. What’s behind it, and what can we expect to see? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo…
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Investment markets: October 2023
Share markets in Australia and the US were down in September, while the 10-year yield on government bonds in both countries was up by nearly half a percentage point. Is the US still set for a soft landing? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market…
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Investment markets: September 2023
Share markets in Australia and the US were down in August, while recent economic data shows the US economy is slowing but not crashing. What’s behind this? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and shares the key things we’re watching out…
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Investment markets: August 2023
The 2023-24 financial year started on a strong note in Australian and US share markets. But can that positive sentiment be sustained? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and shares the key things we’re watching out for in August. SHOW…
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Investment markets: July 2023
The 2022-23 financial year has ended, and it finished on a strong note for Australian and US share markets. But with inflation lingering, can this continue into the 2023-24 financial year? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and shares the...
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Investment markets: June 2023
While the US market was flat during May, we saw some contrasting performance across sectors. What was behind this and how did it play out in Australia? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and shares the key things we’re watching out for in...
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Investment markets: May 2023
Australian and US share markets were up in April but it wasn’t all smooth sailing, with further volatility in both the US and Australia. So what were the main themes for the month? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and shares the key...
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Investment markets: April 2023
The banking crisis has put a strain on markets, creating further volatility. So what does this mean for us in Australia, and will we see more rate rises? UniSuper’s lead economist and Investment Manager, David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 4...
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Investment markets: March 2023
After a strong start to the year, financial markets were down in February. So what was behind the slump? UniSuper’s lead economist and Investment Manager, David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 1 March 2023. The information was current as at that...
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Investment markets: February 2023
A new year brings new hope, and it’s been a positive start to 2023 with share markets rebounding. But are we out of the woods yet? UniSuper’s lead economist and Investment Manager, David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 1 February 2023. The...
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Investment markets: December 2022
Chinese markets were up in November, and that’s good news for Australia. So how does Australia benefit? UniSuper’s lead economist and investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news. Thank you for tuning into our podcasts over the year. This is our last investment market…
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Investment markets: November 2022
Australian and US share markets were both up in October. Which sectors performed best, and why are some big companies lagging? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 2 November 2022. The information…
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Investment markets: October 2022
Inflation and uncertainty are still on investors’ minds as the financial year’s first quarter wraps up. What’s the forecast from here—and are we through the worst of it? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news. SHOW NOTES This podcast was...
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Investment markets: September 2022
Over the past month, we’ve seen further volatility in financial markets. What’s driving this, what does September have in store, and is a recession inevitable? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news. SHOW NOTES This podcast was published on 2...
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Investment markets: August 2022
Over the past month, we’ve seen inflation continue to beat expectations, as well as further interest rate hikes. So why were share markets up? UniSuper’s lead economist, investment manager David Colosimo, gives us the latest market news and shares the key things we’re watching out for in August....
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From investments, money matters and the world of finance, to member stories and the lowdown on your super, this podcast breaks down the hard stuff for you.https://www.unisuper.com.au/
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