SB Talks: The Debt Dilemma and Why Markets Keep Climbing
Government debt, interest rates, AI and private credit all take centre stage in this week's SB Talks, Vincent O'Neill and Nick Ryder discuss the warning signs emerging from France's bond market, why equities continue to reach new highs, the extraordinary scale of AI investment, and what recent developments in private credit mean for investors.
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18 Sept 2026
SB Talks: Markets, Machines and the Middle East
This week on SB Talks, Vincent O'Neill and Nick Ryder discuss the Fed's latest rate decision and what it means for inflation, interest rates and markets. They explore why policymakers remain focused on bringing inflation back to target, the growing risk that higher oil prices and Middle East tensions add further pressure, and the increasingly heated debate around AI safety, regulation and the race for technological dominance. A timely discussion on the economic and geopolitical forces shaping the investment landscape.
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10 Sept 2026
SB Talks: Why Bond Markets Are Sending a Warning Signal
Debt levels are soaring, inflation remains stubborn, and central banks are keeping markets on edge. In this episode of SB Talks, Vincent O'Neill and Nick Ryder unpack the forces pushing bond yields higher, examine whether another Australian rate rise is on the horizon, and discuss what market resilience reveals about the broader investment landscape.
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Regina Liu
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