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  1. SB Talks: Red Light, Green Light

    APR 21

    SB Talks: Red Light, Green Light

    In this episode of SB Talks, CEO Vincent O'Neill and CIO Nick Ryder discuss the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, with the Strait of Hormuz closed, then opened, only to be closed again. They discuss the rebound in markets with US equities hitting record highs while uncertainty remains over whether the ceasefire and US-Iran negotiations may end this week or be extended. Attention then turns to likely central bank moves in coming weeks and when the next Chair of the US Federal Reserve may start in the role. They finish by discussing the recent gating of semi-liquid private credit funds, and whether this represents a "shoot first ask questions later" response to media headlines about the disruption of software companies by artificial intelligence tools, or the early stages of a credit default cycle.   Music provided by: Autumn Trumpet Background Corporate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    16 min
  2. SB Talks: The New Dollar a Barrel Aya-TOLL

    APR 2

    SB Talks: The New Dollar a Barrel Aya-TOLL

    In this episode of SB Talks, CEO Vincent O'Neill and CIO Nick Ryder unpack the latest developments in the Middle East and what they could mean for global markets and investor portfolios. From the ongoing disruption in energy supply and oil prices to the knock‑on effects for inflation, interest rates, and economic growth, they cut through the noise to focus on what matters most. The discussion explores best‑case, base‑case, and worst‑case scenarios - and why markets are cautiously optimistic despite lingering risks.  Music provided by: Autumn Trumpet Background Corporate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    12 min
  3. SB Talks: Hormuz Toll Road, Stagflationary Shocks & portfolio Resilience

    MAR 23

    SB Talks: Hormuz Toll Road, Stagflationary Shocks & portfolio Resilience

    In this episode of SB Talks, CEO Vincent O'Neill is joined by CIO Nick Ryder to unpack the escalating conflict in the Middle East and why it matters for global markets and portfolios. They explore the growing risks around energy supply, inflation, and market volatility, and why investor reactions have so far remained relatively measured.  Closer to home, the conversation turns to the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest rate hike and what it signals about inflation expectations. Nick also shares how portfolios are being positioned for uncertainty and why staying disciplined matters most in times like these.   Music provided by: Autumn Trumpet Background Corporate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    14 min
  4. SB Talks: Will Operation Epic Fury Trigger an Oil Shock?

    MAR 10

    SB Talks: Will Operation Epic Fury Trigger an Oil Shock?

    With the outbreak of war in Iran and a dramatic 48 hours in global markets, many investors are questioning what comes next. In this episode of SB Talks, CEO Vincent O'Neill and CIO Nick Ryder break down the impact of geopolitical developments on energy prices, inflation, and portfolio performance. They discuss base-case expectations, downside risks, and how markets have historically responded to periods of conflict and heightened uncertainty. Most importantly, they share why a disciplined, diversified approach remains critical when emotions run high.   Music provided by: Autumn Trumpet Background Corporate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    18 min
  5. Meet the Investor Series: Luke Cummings, Harvest Lane Asset Management

    MAR 3

    Meet the Investor Series: Luke Cummings, Harvest Lane Asset Management

    In this episode of Meet the Investor, Joey Mouracadeh talks to Luke Cummings, Founder and CIO of Harvest Lane Asset Management, about merger arbitrage. They discuss the history of the business, how Luke came into this strategy, why opportunities exist even after a deal hits the news, what can go right and wrong between announcement and completion, and how Luke's team generates returns without trying to pick market direction.   Music provided by: Autumn Trumpet Background Corporate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    25 min
  6. SB Talks: SCOTUS Rules and Software Cools

    FEB 24

    SB Talks: SCOTUS Rules and Software Cools

    In this episode of SB Talks, CEO Vincent O'Neill and CIO Nick Ryder unpack a landmark US Supreme Court ('SCOTUS') ruling that strikes down key Trump-era tariffs, causing trade uncertainty once again. They explore what softer US Q4 GDP numbers really say about the economy, cutting through shutdown noise to assess the health of the consumer, inflation, and interest rate expectations. The conversation then turns to AI's accelerating disruption - separating winners from losers across software, equity markets, and private credit. With uncertainty rising but fundamentals holding, the episode offers a grounded, cautiously optimistic take on how investors can navigate a rapidly shifting landscape.   Music provided by: Autumn Trumpet Background Corporate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    17 min
  7. SB Talks: Once Bitten RBA, Kevin Wishy-Warsh, and the 'Saaspocalypse'

    FEB 10

    SB Talks: Once Bitten RBA, Kevin Wishy-Warsh, and the 'Saaspocalypse'

    In this episode of SB Talks, CEO Vincent O'Neill and CIO Nick Ryder unpack Australia's stubborn inflation pulse and the RBA's latest 25bp hike, considering the latest RBA forecasts with a slower return of inflation back to target, weaker growth and rising unemployment. They look at what's now priced, and how policy divergence has lifted the Aussie dollar toward 70¢. Across the Pacific, they explore Trump's Fed pick, Kevin Warsh, debating whether his hawkish past fits with new AI‑productivity optimism amid a brief U.S. data disruption from the partial government shutdown. A bruising week for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) stocks follows, as AI "co‑worker" tools spark fears of business moat disruption, prompting the team to separate hype from genuine risk. They wrap with Japan's political shift and why the global rotation away from U.S. tech may still have room to run.   Music provided by: Autumn Trumpet Background Corporate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    16 min
  8. Gold goes parabolic

    JAN 27

    Gold goes parabolic

    In this episode of SB Talks, CEO Vincent O'Neill and CIO Nick Ryder take listeners on a rapid-fire tour of a turbulent start to 2026. They explore the capture of Venezuela's President, rising tensions between the U.S. and its allies over Greenland, and the White House's growing standoff with the Federal Reserve. The conversation then moves through emerging U.S. policy risks, from credit card interest rates to government shutdown chatter, before circling back to what it all means for investors. Wrapping up, they cover Australia's resilient labour market, Japan's bond and currency moves, and the speculative surge in gold and precious metal prices that is capturing headlines worldwide.   Music provided by: Autumn Trumpet Background Corporate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    18 min
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Insight and analysis on investment markets and issues affecting your whole financial world.

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  • Creator
    Stanford Brown
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    151
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stanford Brown 2024
  • Show Website
    SB Talks