Money puzzle: Wall Street, ASX, and the 2026 market outlook

It looks like the sharemarket will once again be the place to make money in 2026, especially on Wall Street. 

It looks like the sharemarket will once again be the place to make money in 2026, especially on Wall Street. But it's not going to be a smooth ride: In the first weeks of the year, the US has unleashed a wave of foreign interventions - and President Trump has subpoenaed Fed Reserve chair Jay Powell - triggering alarm bells on Wall Street.

Marc Jocum, investment strategist at GlobalX ETFs joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover
The outlook for investment markets in 2025
Forecasts for the ASX in the year ahead
Key predictions for Wall Street 
The improved prospects in wider global markets 

It looks like the sharemarket will once again be the place to make money in 2026, especially&nbsp;on Wall Street.&nbsp;But it's not going to be a smooth ride: In the first weeks of the year, the US has unleashed a wave of&nbsp;foreign&nbsp;interventions - and President Trump has subpoenaed Fed Reserve chair Jay Powell - triggering alarm bells on Wall Street.
Marc Jocum, investment strategist at GlobalX ETFs joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover
<ul>
<li>The outlook for investment markets in 2025</li>
<li>Forecasts for the ASX in the year ahead</li>
<li>Key predictions for Wall Street&nbsp;</li>
<li>The improved prospects in wider global markets&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.

Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.

Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.

Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au. 

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at <a href="mailto:themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au">themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au</a>.&nbsp;

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Every week, The Australian's James Kirby delivers two power-packed episodes featuring in-depth analysis of property markets and smart money-making strategies.

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.

Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.

Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.

Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.

Your shares in 2026 

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ETFs...What's next? (with Vanguard CEO Daniel Shrimski)

Australian investors have fully embraced Exchange Traded Funds. Now, as the gap between managed funds and index funds narrows, investors want to know what's next on the menu?

Australian investors have fully embraced Exchange Traded Funds. Now, as the gap between managed funds and index funds narrows, investors want to know what's next on the menu?


Daniel Shrimski, CEO of Vanguard Australia joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
The changing shape of ETFs
Industry leaders warn on CGT changes
Vanguard's ISA plan for Australia
The ETF dilemma - Selling a stock that's done too well 

Australian investors have fully embraced Exchange Traded Funds. Now, as the gap between managed funds and index funds narrows, investors want to know what's next on the menu?
 Daniel Shrimski, CEO of Vanguard Australia joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The changing shape of ETFs</li>
<li>Industry leaders warn on CGT changes</li>
<li>Vanguard's ISA plan for Australia</li>
<li>The ETF dilemma - Selling a stock that's done too well&nbsp; </li>
</ul>

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Budget tax hit: why you should look beyond property and shares

Investment property and high-dividend-paying shares are about to get a tax hit in the Budget: So, it's the perfect time to look wider for the active investor.

Investment property and high-dividend-paying shares are about to get a tax hit in the Budget: So, it's the perfect time to look wider for the active investor.

Jack Tossol of the Partners Wealth Group joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby, in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
The persistence of private equity
How 'growth' shares get hit with planned CGT changes
Are start-ups really disadvantaged in the tax system?
How to find the purchase price of very old shares

Investment property&nbsp;and high-dividend-paying shares are about to get a tax hit in the Budget: So, it's the perfect time to look wider for the active investor.
Jack Tossol of the Partners Wealth Group joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby, in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The persistence of private equity</li>
<li>How 'growth' shares get hit with planned CGT changes</li>
<li>Are start-ups really disadvantaged in the tax system?</li>
<li>How to find the purchase price of very old shares</li>
</ul>

Beyond property: Why it's time to widen your investment horizon

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Who really gets hit with higher interest rates? 

Interest rate hikes are just not the same anymore: Once upon a time, they hit the mortgage belt, that fictionalised housing strip in the outer suburbs populated by young families.

Interest rate hikes are just not the same anymore: Once upon a time, they hit the mortgage belt, that fictionalised housing strip in the outer suburbs populated by young families. Today the RBA’s weapon of choice lands heavily instead on older Australians. 

What does it mean for the property investor? 

Nerida Conisbee, chief economist at Ray White Group, joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode. 


In today's show, we cover:
 Investing with rising rates 
The case against two more rate hikes
Why banks are offering longer-lasting mortgages
Will negative gearing be effectively restricted to new houses? 

Interest rate hikes are just not the same anymore: Once upon a time, they hit the mortgage belt, that fictionalised housing strip in the outer suburbs populated by young families. Today the RBA&rsquo;s weapon of choice lands heavily instead on older Australians.&nbsp;
What does it mean for the property investor?&nbsp;
Nerida Conisbee, chief economist at Ray White Group, joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.&nbsp;
 In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li> Investing with rising rates </li>
<li>The case against two more rate hikes</li>
<li>Why banks are offering longer-lasting mortgages</li>
<li>Will negative gearing be effectively restricted to new houses?&nbsp; </li>
</ul>

Who really gets hit with higher rates? 

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Your shares in 2026

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