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News, views and market insight from the Yarra Capital Management team.
We value research, insight and analysis that helps us identify the best opportunities for superior and sustainable returns over the longer term. Our distinctive investment approach capitalises on viewpoints from both our equity and fixed income teams. Read their perspectives on markets, trends and opportunities in local and global markets here.
Artificial intelligence (AI) represents the greatest platform shift in technology since the genesis of software delivery via the cloud. David Acton, Portfolio Manager of the Yarra Private Capital Strategy, believes the ‘fears of disruption’ are principally being driven by three interrelated themes.
7 MINUTE read
While criticising policy makers is something of a national sport in Australia, we have tended to refrain from overt criticism since policy decisions are rarely one-sided arguments, and reasonable people can disagree on the interpretation of the facts. Here’s why Tim Toohey (Head of Macro and Strategy) disagrees.
12 MINUTE read
Small and microcap companies have kicked off 2026 with real momentum. In this interview with ausbiz, portfolio manager Joel Fleming breaks down what’s powering the rally and details his confidence in the outlook for 2026.
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While most of us were on holiday, a lot has already happened in 2026 and it is only just getting started. Tim Toohey (Head of Macro and Strategy) reviews the early part of January and provides his five reasons supporting his dovish view on Australian interest rates.
15 MINUTE watch
Microcap and emerging companies have had a stellar 2025, returning approximately about 28.5% amidst a rotation from what was previously a performance environment driven by Australian large caps. With active management essential amid recent sharp rotations, where are skilled managers looking for compelling opportunities heading into 2026?
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Katie Hudson, Head of Australian Equities Research and Co-Portfolio Manager of Small Cap Equities, sits down with James Thomson and Anthony MacDonald for The AFR's Chanticleer podcast for a wide‑ranging conversation talking through the forces shaping markets moving into 2026.
22 MINUTE listen
As responsible stewards of our clients’ capital, we recognise climate change as a material financial issue. A warming world is reshaping the path to net zero — and investors need a more pragmatic, resilient approach. In this note we unpack what this means for portfolios, policy and long‑term value.
7 MINUTE READ
See every angle with reports from experts across the market spectrum! In a year shaped by diverging economic paths and market outcomes, our 2026 outlook brings together multiple perspectives to help you see the full picture.
60 MINUTE read
While the US appears set to slash rates, the RBA is looking to hold firm. With inflation and unemployment telling a similar story on both sides of the Pacific, the real question for Darren Langer (Co-head of Australian Fixed Income) is: where should bond investors direct their capital?
6 MINUTE read
Did the September and October inflation data really change the game for Australia’s central bank? There are times when data prints warrant a wholesale re-appraisal of prior views and a shift in interest rate expectations for the year ahead. But for Tim Toohey, Head of Macro and Strategy, this is not one of them.
11 MINUTE read
In 2025, ‘hyperscalers’ including Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft are fuelling an unprecedented surge in equity and debt issuance to bankroll massive AI-driven capital expenditure. While their credit ratings remain pristine today, history warns that even the biggest names aren’t immune to the pressures of aggressive, debt-fuelled growth.
6 MINUTE read
Joel Fleming sits down with ausbiz to talk through how the recent market selloff, driven by concerns over big US tech and AI, is creating opportunities in small and microcap stocks, particularly those with strong domestic exposure and solid fundamentals. Joel details why his team is staying focused and where he's seeing attractive, quality long-term opportunities.
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