In this episode of the Theory of Thing investment podcast, James Whelan and Heath Moss talk through the latest macro moves and what they could mean for ASX small caps.
The chat starts with the big headline noise, then gets into the stuff that matters for investors. That includes the Fed’s hawkish tone, what it could mean for yields, the US dollar and inflation expectations, and why those factors matter for markets over the next few months.
They also take a look at the bigger structural case for resources. Copper, lithium, aluminium, tin and rare earths all get a mention, along with the ongoing supply shortages and why that theme still looks strong. Gold is another major focus, with discussion around central bank buying, inflation expectations easing, and why the second half of the year could be a better stretch for the metal.
The episode also touches on a few small-cap names and updates, including Barton Gold and other trading and corporate activity across the sector. If you are watching for ideas in ASX resources and gold, this one is worth a look.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and market chatter
04:36 Resources outlook and the structural case
05:14 Why gold still looks attractive
06:34 Barton Gold discussion
08:22 Trading halt and placement update
09:05 Market wrap starts
09:24 US markets and the Fed
11:28 Midterm slump and seasonality
11:14 Yields and oil moves
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