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Martin North

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00:13:39

Inflation Sticks To The Script: Probably….

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2025/03/26

We got the next tranche of monthly inflation data from the ABS today, which showed that the Consumer Price Index indicator edged down to 2.4%, which is below economists’ estimate of 2.5%. The headline figure has now been inside the RBA’s 2-3% band for seven straight months. One important point of distinction with the monthly … Continue reading "Inflation Sticks To The Script: Probably…."

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01:21:57

DFA Live HD Replay: Property Questions And Answers…

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2025/03/25

This is an edited version of a live discussion about finance and property, as we look at the latest data and ask where has Australian gone wrong? Prices relative to income are off the charts, property listings are rising, and despite the hopium of prices rises off the back of a single rate cut, the … Continue reading "DFA Live HD Replay: Property Questions And Answers…"

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01:11:19

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

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2025/03/24

It’s been another spicy week in the political and property sector, so in this weeks rant Edwin and I look at the latest Government announcements – could there be an election incoming?). We also discuss the rising number of deceased estates, and how tenants need to protect themselves when taking on a new leased property. … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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00:20:48

In The Front Line Of The Rental Crisis: With Morgan Cox…

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2025/03/23

I caught up with Morgan Cox, who asked a simple and direct question on ABC Q&A the other day about the rental crisis hitting Australian families, and migration. The answers from the panelist were appalling, and showed they were playing lip-service to the issue rather than wanted to deal with the real issue, which should … Continue reading "In The Front Line Of The Rental Crisis: With Morgan Cox…"

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00:29:13

A “Down The Rabbit Hole” Special; In Reverse!

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2025/03/23

This the latest in our occasional “Rabbit Hole” series, with my friend George, where we test the bounds of reality, from politics to the financial system. This time roles are reversed, as I am a guest on my own show! Thus, we explore some of the philosophical foundations which under pin current events, and in … Continue reading "A “Down The Rabbit Hole” Special; In Reverse!"

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00:22:34

Markets Trying To Make Sense Of The Senseless…

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2025/03/22

This is our weekly market update, where we start in the US, cross to Europe and Asia, and end in Australia, covering commodities and crypto along the way. It was another complex week, with the interplay of tariffs, central bank non-decisions, and company reports plus the witching trades on Friday adding to the mix. Never-ending … Continue reading "Markets Trying To Make Sense Of The Senseless…"

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00:15:42

Gouged By ColesWorth, In Spades?

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2025/03/21

Last Tuesday I had Andy Schmulow the ACP Candidate for the Senate in NSW in the upcoming election, on my live show. Dr Schmulow left no stone unturned as he methodically called out the power of big business from the Banks, Airlines, Big Consulting Firms and Supermarkets, across Australia who are systematically gouging ordinary households … Continue reading "Gouged By ColesWorth, In Spades?"

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00:12:23

“Transitory” Inflation Is Back, Baby…

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2025/03/20

Overnight we got the latest decision from the US Federal Open Market Committee keeping its benchmark federal funds rate steady for the second straight meeting, in a target range of 4.25%-4.5%. But in the subsequent press conference, where Fed Chair Jerome Powell seemed to be tip-toeing through a potential minefield, he said the committee had … Continue reading "“Transitory” Inflation Is Back, Baby…"

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00:07:20

Another Messy Employment Story…

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2025/03/20

The ABS released their latest and now infamously wobbly employment data today which reported a surprising dropped in February, declining by 52,800 — led by full-time roles — compared with a forecast 30,000 increase. The outcome was the sharpest fall in employment since December 2023. The jobless rate held at 4.1%, reflecting a fall in … Continue reading "Another Messy Employment Story…"

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00:35:16

Economic Update March 2025

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2025/03/19

This is my edit of our monthly economic update recorded with Nuggets News, where we parse the latest news and data and try to figure what is really going on. This time we focus on the fall out from the trade wars, and Australia’s economic prospects ahead of the upcoming budget and election. http://www.martinnorth.com/ Details … Continue reading "Economic Update March 2025"

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01:32:44

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Face To Face With Assoc Prof...

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2025/03/18

This is an edited version of a live discussion Dr Andy Schmulow, Associate Professor of Law at the Faculty of Business and Law, School of Law, Wollongong and NSW Senate Candidate for the Australian Citizens Party. He is internationally recognised as a deep subject-matter expert on financial system regulation, regulating to compel better conduct in … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Face To Face With Assoc Prof Andy Schmulow"

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01:11:59

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

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2025/03/17

This week we dive into the questions of selecting an Auctioneer, under-quoting and the competition for regulation between Sydney and Melbourne, plus the latest trends in prices and listings. And Edwin shares some feedback direct from the industry, so we can see how they are seeing things. Below the hood, things are not as presented … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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00:28:20

Seeking The Bottom, Choppy Waters For Markets Again!

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2025/03/15

This is our weekly market update, where we start in the US, cross to Europe and Asia and end in Australia, covering commodities and crypto along the way. World markets on Friday ended another choppy week on an upbeat note as investors pushed aside growing concerns over the global trade war and bought back beaten … Continue reading "Seeking The Bottom, Choppy Waters For Markets Again!"

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00:05:22

Mortgage Arrears Down; Offset Accounts Up!

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2025/03/14

The latest data from APRA shows a small fall in mortgage delinquencies and a rise in offset balances. The question is, is this significant or not? http://www.martinnorth.com/ Details of our one to one service are here: https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/dfa-one-to-one/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

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00:17:14

Are Investors The Reason Home Prices Are Rising Into...

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2025/03/14

The trends are clear, in many western countries around the world, home prices have been rising, and in recent years rising fast. The underlying drivers are the freeing up of mortgage markets, and lower interest rates, allowing more people to borrow more, which is why debt has been rising too. As you know I have … Continue reading "Are Investors The Reason Home Prices Are Rising Into Unaffordability?"

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00:03:43

Another Bill Shock For Households!

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2025/03/13

As expected, and covered in my earlier posts, due to poor Government Gas policy over a long period leading to a Gas cartel, Electricity bills will rise by as much as 9 per cent from July 1, the Australian Energy Regulator has declared. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) released its draft decision “default market offer” … Continue reading "Another Bill Shock For Households!"

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00:33:54

Seeking A Value Anchor In Stormy Weather: With...

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2025/03/13

I caught up with sound money advocate Lynette Zang, who is the Founder and CEO of Zang Enterprises. We spoke about the value destruction rife across markets, what’s behind it, and what we can do about it. Zang, a self-described “prepper” says the current fiat monetary system is dying, we need to think differently about … Continue reading "Seeking A Value Anchor In Stormy Weather: With Lynette Zang"

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00:10:14

Some Green Shoots Midst The Gloom?

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2025/03/12

The narrative has turned quite negative recently despite the first rate cut in years, thanks to cash flow pressures, the overhang of poor housing affordability, high migration and the tariff wars coming from the US. And yet, if you look closely, there might just be some signs of green shoots. But then you need to … Continue reading "Some Green Shoots Midst The Gloom?"

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01:32:26

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Post Code Deep Dive:...

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2025/03/11

This is an edited version of a live discussion as I go through the latest from our household surveys to end February 2025. In this show we look in detail at the post code level data, and to examine, across income, financial stress, mortgages and rents and property price movements ahead. http://www.martinnorth.com/ Details of our … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Post Code Deep Dive: Household Finances Under The Microscope…"

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00:58:09

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

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2025/03/10

This week Edwin Almeida our property insider, and I look at the rising phenomenon of “dummy bidding” at auctions, an illegal practice which is contaminating more auctions. We also discuss the real story about the supply of quality property in the Sydney market, and the basic economics of construction. And Edwin suggests a way to … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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