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01:46:21

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: The Real 2025 Agenda: With...

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2025/01/14

This is an edit of a live discussion with Robbie Barwick, Research Director for the Australian Citizens Party as we discuss the real issues to be chased down this year, even as we face into the upcoming election. Given both major parties seem to be dancing to the same old tune, what should be agenda … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: The Real 2025 Agenda: With Robbie Barwick"

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01:08:42

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

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2025/01/13

Another outing with our property insider Edwin Almeida, as we look at the early trends for 2025, against the political backcloth of the upcoming election. Whilst promises are cheap to make, we question their effectiveness, and ask how seriously should we take them. Edwin makes some more predictions, and we look at the latest numbers. … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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00:33:02

The Great Australian Nightmare….

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2025/01/12

In this show we look at the latest from our household surveys to end December 2024, and highlight where mortgages stress, rental stress, investor stress and overall financial stress predominates, as housing affordability continues to crash. As a result, the dream of home ownership is becoming a nightmare for many. We also examine the latest … Continue reading "The Great Australian Nightmare…."

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00:25:30

Brace For Market Uncertainty!

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2025/01/11

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. And this past week saw markets lower, with the MSCI global index down another 1.58% and down nearly 4% for the past month. Wall Street’s main indexes … Continue reading "Brace For Market Uncertainty!"

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00:10:34

Schrodinger’s Household Spending!

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2025/01/10

Yesterday I went through the latest ABS data on retail and highlighted that the Black Friday sales supported household spending growth through November. This is an important indicator on the state of the economy and is a factor which will influence the RBA’s February rate cut call. But just like the proverbial Schrodinger’s cat – … Continue reading "Schrodinger’s Household Spending!"

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00:08:41

Household Spendathon Still On (For Some)…

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2025/01/09

I have been highlighting the unequal position of households across Australia, with significant numbers in financial stress, whilst others are still spending big, and seeing real wages growing fast. This is having a weird effect on data with some signals showing significant consumer strength, and others extreme weakness. This makes it difficult at the aggregate … Continue reading "Household Spendathon Still On (For Some)…"

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00:05:43

Rental Growth Hits A Ceiling!

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2025/01/09

The REA Group just published PropTrack Rental Price Data to December Quarter 2024. They say that National median weekly advertised rents increased by 1.6% over the December 2024 quarter to a new high of $620. But note this the asking price of new rentals. And does not cover rental increases on existing property where the … Continue reading "Rental Growth Hits A Ceiling!"

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00:09:44

Is A Rate Cut Closer Now In Australia?

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2025/01/08

The latest monthly CPI data for November 2024 was released today, and while the headline rate rose, the important trimmed mean figure, which the RBA tracks, slipped in November despite being still able the top of the central bank’s target band. The closely watched trimmed mean core measure, which smooths out volatile items and is … Continue reading "Is A Rate Cut Closer Now In Australia?"

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01:31:52

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Crypto: Where To Now? With...

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2025/01/07

Join me for a live discussion with Crypto Advocate Adam Stokes as we explore the current state of play and what is ahead for 2025. https://www.youtube.com/@adamstokes 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/ Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay:

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01:09:09

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

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2025/01/06

In the first show of our regular weekly run this year Edwin, our property insider and I look at the coverage of 2024, and the year ahead, and discuss where truth lays. The fact is some are changing their story as quickly as the wind blows. Why might that be? Always, we look at the … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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00:10:33

Where Property Is Falling (and Rising)… And Why…

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2025/01/05

The gap between average prices and affordability has widened substantially, and it is unlikely things will turn around anytime soon. And rate cuts are far from certain in the short term. If you deep dive into where home prices have risen and fallen over the past year, it reinforces the need to go granular to … Continue reading "Where Property Is Falling (and Rising)… And Why…"

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00:21:15

Uncertainty Rules As Markets Face A Wicked New Year!

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2025/01/04

This is our weekly market update, starting in the US, Europe, Asia and ending in Australia, covering crypto and commodities along the way. 2024 ended up as an eventful year for markets, as many stock indices recorded sizeable double-digit gains, though with significant volatility. But the start of 2025 could well mark a shift in … Continue reading "Uncertainty Rules As Markets Face A Wicked New Year!"

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00:09:52

The Low Road For The Aussie Has Real Consequences For...

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2025/01/03

The Australian dollar has fallen sharply, falling at one point to a multi-year low of 61.88 US cents — a level not seen since October, 2022. A weak Australian dollar, which was changing hands at US62.20¢ on Thursday, makes imported products such as oil more expensive, adding to domestic inflation. Whilst a weak Aussie can … Continue reading "The Low Road For The Aussie Has Real Consequences For You!"

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00:13:05

Australian Home Prices Teeter On A High Cliff…

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2025/01/02

Well, there should be no surprise that home price growth is easing, and indeed prices are falling in some places up to the end of the year, as a combination of higher for longer interest rates, broader financial pressures, reduced borrowing capacity and even easing migration are all taking their toll. This despite assurances from … Continue reading "Australian Home Prices Teeter On A High Cliff…"

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00:45:43

DFA: Looking Back And Looking Forwards…

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2025/01/01

In this episode we review our most viewed shows from 2024, and identify the key issues and themes which got the most attention. Interestingly there are clear connections and observations… Let me know in the comments what your favorite shows were, and what you would like me to cover this coming year. Thanks to all … Continue reading "DFA: Looking Back And Looking Forwards…"

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01:26:56

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Market Review 2024; And The...

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2024/12/31

This is an edit of a live discussion with Head of Investments at Nucleus Wealth and Walk The World Funds, Damien Klassen. We looked back over the past year and discussed some of the key issues ahead. Will US exceptionalism continue? Will the AUD continue to fall against a strong USD? Should we be chasing … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Market Review 2024; And The Year Ahead: With Damien Klassen"

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01:46:04

Its Edwin’s LIVE Monday Evening Property Rant: Replay

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2024/12/30

This is an edit of a live discussion with Edwin Almeida, our property insider as we review 2024 and look forward to 2025 and Edwin’s predictions for the new year Today’s post is brought to you by Ribbon Property Consultants. If you are buying your home in Sydney’s contentious market, you do not need to … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s LIVE Monday Evening Property Rant: Replay"

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00:12:35

Is Cash To Reign Supreme in 2025?

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2024/12/29

In the second part of our Twix-Mass series, we look at the use and future of cash. To the surprise of many, banks included, the use of cash is on the rise, and now the Government is looking to secure its use and availability across the country. Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones told ABC News “We … Continue reading "Is Cash To Reign Supreme in 2025?"

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00:25:34

From Here, Where For The Markets?

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2024/12/28

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 on the way. And as this is the last full trading week, we will also look back at the last year. There is a nice meme going round, highlighting that … Continue reading "From Here, Where For The Markets?"

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00:06:49

Get Your Finances Sorted This Twix-Mass!

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2024/12/27

The space between Christmas and New Year is often a nothing burger, as we wait for the old year to finally go and new one to arrive. But this offers the perfect opportunity to check over your finances and ensure you have a clear plan in mind for next year. Over the next few days, … Continue reading "Get Your Finances Sorted This Twix-Mass!"

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