Throughout November, KCM Trade’s Chief Market Analyst and Forbes Advisor Australia advisory board member, Tim Waterer, continued to feature prominently across global financial media.
His commentary was featured in interviews with RTHK Radio 3, BBC News, Asharq Business with Bloomberg, ausbiz TV, Sky News Australia, and TRT World, complemented by extensive global coverage across more than 100 media outlets, including Reuters, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, CNBC, Forbes, Indo Premier, The Economic Times, and CNN, delivering analysis on global equities, AI valuations, interest-rate expectations, gold, FX, and geopolitical market drivers.
BFM 89.9: Market Rebounds, Tech Leadership and Fed Outlook
28 November — Live interview on global market trends
· Highlighted the S&P 500 rebound of 3.2% this week, noting potential for a year-end Santa Claus rally if interest-rate conditions remain favourable.
· Emphasised tech-sector leadership, with strong Q3 earnings from S&P 500 tech names—including Alphabet and Google—supporting broader market momentum.
· Discussed Fed policy, noting the possibility of two to three rate cuts in 2026, with market sentiment sensitive to upcoming FOMC decisions.
· Provided insights on Australia’s economy, observing higher-than-expected private capital expenditure and inflation prints influencing the AUD’s range-bound trading.
TRT World: Black Friday Spending and BNPL Risks
26 November — Tim was invited to a Live Interview on retail trends during Black Friday
· Warned that Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) usage rising by 11% will heighten the risk of consumer overextending during seasonal sales.
· Clarified that BNPL is not interest-free, with missed payments triggering fees and potential credit score impacts.
· Highlighted BNPL defaults up 10% over the past year as households rely more on financing for both essential and discretionary purchases.
· Discussed AI-driven retail tools—including Amazon’s “zero-click” shopping model—which increase spending temptation, emphasising the need for caution to avoid debt buildup into 2025.
TRT World: U.S. Jobs Data, AI Sustainability and Market Sell-Off
21 November — Live interview following sharp global reversals.
· Noted a “massive intraday reversal” driven by stronger-than-expected September jobs data.
· Flagged that the Fed may not have enough labour-market visibility to cut rates in December.
· Observed traders becoming more discerning toward AI stocks despite Nvidia’s stellar results.
· Highlighted broad Asian market declines as investors questioned sustainability of AI-related capex cycles.
Sky News Australia: ASX Sell-Off, Valuations and Sector Moves
18 November — Appeared on Sky News’ Business Now to discuss widespread market declines.
· Explained the ASX’s largest single-day fall since April, driven by Fed uncertainty, tech-sector weakness, and softer U.S. equities.
· Noted stretched valuations across blue-chip names in Australia and the U.S.
· Highlighted dips across commodities as an additional drag on indices.
· Outlined upcoming risk events: Nvidia’s earnings and U.S. non-farm payrolls.
ausbiz TV: Tech Volatility, FX, Gold and Oil
18 November — Regular appearance discussing global risk sentiment.
· Compared current AI-sector volatility to the 2000s, stressing today's companies generate real profits.
· Viewed pullbacks in AI stocks as buying opportunities, given long-term industry momentum.
· Expected choppy gold trading until the Fed provides clearer guidance, while oil carries a downside bias amid rising supply and a softening demand outlook.
· AUD remained range-bound at 0.64–0.67, with U.S. rate expectations dominating direction.
BBC News: Rate-Cut Uncertainty and Market Pressure on Tech
14 November — Analysed market reactions during a volatile week.
· Warned that if December rate-cut expectations were disappointed, tech stocks and other risk assets could face renewed selling.
· Emphasised that uncertainty pushes investors towards safe-haven assets.
· Discussed reopening of the U.S. government after a 43-day shutdown and its impact on labour market visibility.
TRT World: AI Moderation, Tech Earnings and Gold Above USD 4,000
11 November — Appeared on TRT World to discuss the latest moves in US tech stocks and the precious-metals market.
· Noted a moderation in investor enthusiasm for AI stocks, though no end to the broader AI trend.
· Highlighted that tech valuations remain elevated, but strong earnings—especially from Nvidia—continue to justify medium-term optimism.
· Explained that gold reclaimed the USD 4,000 level, supported by weaker USD and expectations that soft labour data could revive December rate-cut bets.
· Added that gold became more attractive as the dollar index temporarily dropped below 100, making the metal cheaper for non-USD buyers.
RTHK Radio 3: Tech Valuations, Japan’s Policy Outlook
5 November — Tim joined RTHK’s “Money Talk” programme for a panel discussion alongside global fund managers.
· Warned that S&P 500 valuations appear overstretched, with forward P/E near 23 vs. historical average of ~17.
· Stated a market pullback of 12–15% would be consistent with past corrections and could be healthy.
· Discussed Japan’s ongoing corporate-governance reforms and structural progress since Abenomics.
