Bad news is piling up, yet markets keep climbing - so which signal should investors trust?

Gold surges past US$5,000 an ounce as investors hedge against trade wars, political risk and warnings of a looming “capital war” from Ray Dalio.

Elon Musk claims robots will outnumber humans and could make up most of Tesla’s long-term value, even as the car business faces slowing deliveries and rising competition.

We ask whether stock prices are rising because the economy is healing - or simply because the dollar is weakening.

With US market concentration at record highs, what does this mean for portfolios heavily exposed to American equities?

Michelle Martin speaks with Swapnil Mishra, author of Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious, about whether this is resilience, illusion, or the start of a structural shift 

Bad news is piling up, yet markets keep climbing - so which signal should investors trust?
Gold surges past US$5,000 an ounce as investors hedge against trade wars, political risk and warnings of a looming &ldquo;capital war&rdquo; from Ray Dalio.
Elon Musk claims robots will outnumber humans and could make up most of Tesla&rsquo;s long-term value, even as the car business faces slowing deliveries and rising competition.
We ask whether stock prices are rising because the economy is healing - or simply because the dollar is weakening.
With US market concentration at record highs, what does this mean for portfolios heavily exposed to American equities?
Michelle Martin speaks with Swapnil Mishra, author of Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious, about whether this is resilience, illusion, or the start of a structural shift&nbsp;

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Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.

In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions &mdash; from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas &mdash; from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.
In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint &mdash; with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.