We started CDU because Australian finance media was written for
people who already know everything. We wanted something for people
who are just getting started – but want to catch up fast
Our Mission
Australian financial media has a problem. It's either too dense, written for fund managers and CFOs – or too surface-level, covering markets without ever explaining why they move. There's almost nothing in between.
Meanwhile, a generation of young Australians is genuinely interested in finance. They're investing, following macro news, applying to endless internships, and trying to understand what simple finance concepts actually mean. They just don't have a home.
Capital Down Under is that home. A five-minute weekly briefing that covers the ASX, big deals, and global markets – with the context and plain-English explanations that make it actually stick.
We're early stage and growing. Every issue is written with one goal: to leave you feeling more informed, more confident, and a little more ahead of the curve than you were on Sunday night.
What's inside every issue
The week on the ASX
Winners, losers, sector movements and major company news – explained in plain English. Not just what moved, but why it moved and what it means for Australian investors.
M&A, IPOs & private equity
Australia's biggest deals broken down – who's buying, what they paid, and what it signals for the broader market. The section you won't find anywhere else written this clearly.
The world, simplified
Rates, inflation, geopolitics – the macro events that move Australian markets, explained so you can follow the worlds news from Europe, the Midde-East, the US all the way back to the ASX and our local economy.
Business & beyond
Sport, culture, politics and policy – the extra stories worth knowing this week, because being well-rounded matters just as much as being well-informed. CDU keeps you across the broader conversation so you're never the person at the table with nothing to say.
Who reads CDU
The finance student
Finance, Economics, Accounting or law student who wants to walk into interviews knowing what's actually happening in the real world – not just textbook theory.
The early-career professional
Grad or junior analyst who wants to start their week informed without spending an hour reading the AFR every morning. Five minutes, every Monday.
The aspiring investor
Young Australian who's started investing and wants to understand why their portfolio is moving – not just the numbers, but the real story behind the stock.
The curious professional
Working in tech, law, consulting or any field who wants a weekly dose of financial literacy without committing to becoming a finance bro.
By the numbers
Minutes to read
Curated to only what matters. No filler, real stories.
sections weekly
ASX, Deals, Global Markets, Other News. Every Monday.
Issues Published
A new issue every Monday morning, without fail.
A note from the founders
“We started CDU because we couldn't find what we were looking for. Something that explained Australian markets clearly, covered real deals, and didn't assume we already had 20 years of experience. If that sounds like you - you're in the right place.”
Co-Founders at Capital Down Under
Published every Monday since January 2026
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