Episode 66: Middle East Tensions, Trump Tariffs & Australia's Economic Drift – Guest Appearance on Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

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In this episode (released on 1 July 2025), Christopher Joye (Chief Investment Officer, Coolabah Capital), made a return guest appearance on the Straight Talk with Mark Bouris podcast to discuss Chris’ outlook on trade developments since April - back when Trump first rattled markets with his tariff threats.

Chris discusses Trump’s unpredictable economic plays, Coolabah’s bond trading strategy, and how quantitative models are being used to read the chaos. There’s no avoiding the geopolitical tension in the Middle East — or the Elon Musk/Trump rift and the impact on US central bank decisions. Chris and Mark dive into Australia’s productivity problem, housing market stress, and the recent NSW budget. And finally, a straight-up conversation on tax reform, the state of leadership in this country, and Australia’s financial future.

Credit: Straight Talk with Mark Bouris.

Don't forget to check out the original podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4h9vxr4EZvw9wnUxw7Xfd0?si=rzmjDHBlRo22DxAC822l5g

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