'Perspectives' by Escala

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'Perspectives' is a bi-weekly investment podcast brought to you by Escala. In a world cluttered with information, 'Perspectives' cuts through the noise to bring you insights and commentary on global financial markets, economics and geopolitical news and events. Hear our most up-to-date views straight from the Escala Investment Committee meeting room and learn how the CIO team incorporate macroeconomic views, central bank thinking and government policy into actionable investment ideas for our clients. As an economist and seasoned practitioner with both domestic and international investment experience, Escala CIO, Tracey McNaughton, shares her views and observations to help you make sense of today's investment landscape. Join Tracey, and others at Escala, as they discuss the big issues affecting your investment portfolio and interview industry-leading voices in wealth management. For more information visit: escalapartners.com.au
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Perspectives: Episode 130 – The holiday from history is over
Tuesday, 16 June, 2026

In this episode of Perspectives, Escala Chief Investment Officer, Tracey McNaughton, explores why the world is shifting from efficiency to resilience. Drawing on insights from General David Petraeus, the discussion examines how nations are rebuilding strategic capability, why private capital is increasingly funding critical infrastructure, and what the rise of the Sovereignty Trade means for investors. (0:56) For years investors thought of geopolitics and technology as separate conversations. (2:33) What changed? Why are governments suddenly prepared to sacrifice efficiency in favour of resilience? (5:48) Why does the pursuit of resilience inevitably lead governments back to infrastructure? (6:52) And artificial intelligence is the most recent example of that? (8:24) We've talked about AI as infrastructure. You have spoken to clients about an interesting example in the health sector. (10:59) So, if resilience requires infrastructure, and infrastructure requires investment, are we witnessing the beginning of a new capital cycle? (12:07) Another difference this time around is that many of these infrastructure projects aren't being funded by governments – they're increasingly being funded by private capital. (13:25) Is SpaceX the ultimate example of the Sovereignty Trade? (15:27) If you had to leave listeners with one final thought?