Money and Investing with Andrew Baxter

Welcome to this week's episode of the Money and Investing Show with Andrew Baxter and co-host Mitch.

What's really standing between you and consistent investment success? Spoiler: it's not your strategy, it's your mindset. In this episode, Andrew and Mitch dive deep into the psychology of stock market performance, unpacking the mental traps that quietly derail even the most promising investors.

From emotional discipline and cognitive biases to overconfidence and fear-driven decision-making, Andrew breaks down the major psychological pinch points that hold traders back, and more importantly, how to overcome them. You'll learn why consistency and belief in your process matter far more than chasing the next hot indicator, and why the shortest distance between success and failure is the few centimetres between your ears.

Andrew shares real client stories and hard-won lessons from his own career, including a standout example of a disciplined investor who banked over 33% returns simply by following a structured plan and keeping emotions out of the equation. The episode also explores how to match your investment strategy to your personal mindset and time horizon, and why mixing long-term and short-term thinking can be a costly mistake.

If you've ever let a bad morning bleed into a poor trading decision, or second-guessed a solid plan in the heat of the moment, this episode on the psychology of stock market success was made for you.

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Welcome to this week's episode of the Money and Investing Show with Andrew Baxter and co-host Mitch.

In this episode, we break down the Biggest Money Mistakes people make in their 20s and 30s and how these early decisions can quietly cost you years of wealth. From delaying investing to overspending just to keep up appearances, these habits can set the tone for your long-term financial position.

One of the Biggest Money Mistakes is not starting early enough. Time plays a major role in building wealth, and even small, consistent investments can grow into significant amounts over decades. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to catch up. We also unpack why focusing only on income, instead of building assets, can limit your financial progress.

This conversation highlights the difference between earning money and creating wealth. It also touches on behavioural patterns, including lifestyle spending and the pressure to stay relevant, which often leads to poor financial decisions.

If you are in your 20s or 30s, or even beyond, understanding these Biggest Money Mistakes can help you shift your approach and take control of your financial future.

Listen now and take the first step towards building long-term wealth. If you found value in this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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Welcome to this week's episode of the Money and Investing Show with Andrew Baxter and co-host Mitch.

In this episode, we break down Interest Rates in 2026 and the growing divide between Australia and the United States. With inflation still pushing higher locally and policy decisions falling behind the curve, Australia faces a very different path compared to a US economy that may soon move towards rate cuts.

Andrew and Mitch unpack what is really driving Interest Rates in 2026, from government spending and private sector demand to energy costs and central bank timing. The conversation highlights how rising rates continue to place pressure on households, while also shaping opportunities across equities, bonds, and commodities.

You will also gain insight into how global factors like oil prices, tariffs, and currency movements are influencing inflation and market direction. More importantly, this episode focuses on how to think about positioning your portfolio as conditions shift, rather than reacting to headlines.

Interest Rates in 2026 are not just about policy changes. They reflect deeper structural issues and create clear winners and losers across the market.

If you want to stay ahead of what is driving markets right now and make informed decisions with confidence, this episode is for you.

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Welcome to this week's episode of the Money and Investing Show with Andrew Baxter and co-host Mitch.

In this episode, the focus turns to Stock Market Cycles and how they shape investor behaviour, decision-making, and long-term results. Many people recognise boom and recession, but far fewer understand the full cycle and how each phase impacts risk, opportunity, and timing.

Andrew break down the four key Stock Market Cycles and explain what typically happens in each stage, from rising confidence in a boom to hesitation during recovery. More importantly, they highlight how emotions like fear, greed, and overconfidence can influence outcomes, often leading investors to act at the wrong time.

The discussion also covers practical ways to approach these cycles with more clarity. From understanding the difference between price and value to using tools like on-balance volume and volatility, this episode focuses on building a process based on facts, not feelings.

If you want to improve how you respond to changing market conditions and make more informed decisions, this episode offers a clear framework grounded in real market behaviour.

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Welcome to this week's episode of the Money and Investing Show with Andrew Baxter and co-host Mitch.

Geopolitical conflict has once again taken centre stage, and the economic ripple effects are already being felt across global markets. In this episode, Andrew and Mitch unpack the growing Iran vs US tensions and explain why this conflict is far more than a headline in the news. From oil supply disruptions to rising energy prices, the Iran vs US situation is rapidly influencing inflation, interest rates, and the direction of global markets.

As the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption and a significant portion of the world’s oil supply hangs in the balance, the economic implications become impossible to ignore. Higher fuel prices ripple through freight, manufacturing, and food supply chains, placing pressure on central banks and adding further complexity to the inflation battle.

Andrew also steps back to examine the bigger geopolitical picture. Could the Iran vs US conflict be part of a broader strategic move ahead of major global negotiations? How might this situation affect China, global energy markets, and the stability of the financial system?

Most importantly, Andrew and Mitch break down how traders and investors can think through these moments of uncertainty. With volatility rising and markets reacting quickly, understanding the economic mechanics behind geopolitical events becomes an advantage.

If you want a clearer perspective on how global conflict connects to markets, inflation, and economic power shifts, this episode is one you will not want to miss.

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