Season 5 Episode 1 – Geopolitics Kick Off 2026
Welcome to Season 5, Episode 1 of the #AtlasWeeklyRecap podcast: Geopolitics Kick Off 2026. In under ten minutes, Atlas Wealth Group’s Financial Planners, Martin Jack and Shaun Fairon recap the key economic and market developments shaping the outlook for Australian expats. This first episode of the year highlights how early geopolitical events and economic data are influencing markets, currencies, and investment strategy.
Martin and Shaun start with the US operation in Venezuela. They explain its potential long-term impact on oil, global markets, and geopolitics, while also touching on developments in Greenland and Iran. They review economic indicators from the US, Europe, China, and Australia, including payrolls, inflation, housing, and currency trends, all relevant for expats managing international finances.
Looking ahead, they discuss upcoming data, central bank decisions, and tariff rulings, offering portfolio guidance on hedging geopolitical risk, diversifying beyond US equities, and identifying sector opportunities. This episode provides actionable insights and a clear view to help Australian expats navigate 2026 with confidence.
Listen to Geopolitics kick off 2026 and stay ahead in global markets.
Weekly Market Recap: Geopolitics Kick Off 2026
Tune in for a concise update specifically tailored for Australian expats, as we cover the latest movements in equity, property, and currency markets. In addition, Martin and Shaun also highlight the key events to watch in the week ahead — from important economic data releases to upcoming interest rate decisions and potential policy changes. Moreover, they provide context to help you understand how these developments may impact markets and your financial planning.
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About Atlas Wealth Group
The Atlas Wealth Group was born out of growing demand from Australian expats who were seeking professional guidance. Consequently, we are specialists in providing tax, financial planning, wealth management and mortgage services to every Australian expat. Whether you are based in Asia, the Middle East, Europe or the Americas, we have the experience in providing essential financial services to the expatriate community.
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