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Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog

Martin North

We discuss the latest finance and digital business news, with a distinctively Australian flavour

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00:08:41

The RBA Faces Mixed Signals, But Will Likely Stand...

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/12/05

The RBA meets Tuesday, with economists and markets predicting no change to rates. Indeed, not til later next year will rates likely come down, barring some external shock. Governor Michele Bullock said last month that inflation remains too high to consider a cut in the near term. At the heart of the problem is the … Continue reading "The RBA Faces Mixed Signals, But Will Likely Stand Firm On Rates…"

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01:01:56

Its Edwin’s Monday (Wednesday) Evening Property Rant!

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2024/12/04

Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts 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 stand alone. This is the time you need to have Edwin from Ribbon Property Consultants standing along side … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday (Wednesday) Evening Property Rant!"

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01:29:43

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Investing Now: With Damien...

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/12/03

This is an edited version of a live discussion with Head of Investments for Walk The World Funds and Nucleus Wealth, Damien Klassen. As we roll into the end of the year, how are marketing shaping up, and what strategies are most appropriate given the Trump effect? We look at longer term return trends, discuss … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Investing Now: With Damien Klassen"

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00:24:27

Have A Very “Squeezy” Christmas!

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2024/12/02

More households are feeling the pinch in the run up to Christmas according to our latest research and as demonstrated in the results to the end of November 2024, which we look at today. We start with an overview of “financial stress”, defined in cash flow terms, then look at mortgage, rental, investor and overall … Continue reading "Have A Very “Squeezy” Christmas!"

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00:11:17

Property Market Takes An Early Break, As Prices Ease…

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2024/12/01

The latest auction clearance rates data confirms what we already knew, the traditionally busy spring selling season is ending with a whimper as it falls to the lowest this year amid weak buyer demand. Of course, clearance rates are a poor proxy for property market health, but the low quality of many listed properties, combined … Continue reading "Property Market Takes An Early Break, As Prices Ease…"

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00:20:31

Vertigo: Markets Still Grinding Higher (Just Don’t...

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2024/11/30

Speculation about Japanese rate hikes drove a rebound for the yen, which ended with the biggest weekly gain vs the USD since July. The dollar fell 1.18% on the day to 149.76 yen, under pressure after Japan’s government finalised a stimulus budget and inflation in Tokyo came in hotter than economists forecast. ASX property stocks … Continue reading "Vertigo: Markets Still Grinding Higher (Just Don’t Look Down!)"

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00:10:43

The Build To Rent Solution Won’t Solve The Real Problem!

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2024/11/29

Part two of the government’s stalled housing legislation finally passed federal parliament on Thursday. The Build to Rent tax reform bill aims to boost investment in apartment blocks designed and constructed for rental occupancy and retained in single ownership. Other than as purpose-built student accommodation, this form of development remains rare in Australia. At the … Continue reading "The Build To Rent Solution Won’t Solve The Real Problem!"

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00:46:52

You’re Banned! Thanks Albo!

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/11/29

Well, the federal parliament has passed legislation to ban people under 16 from having an account with some social media platforms. In doing so, it has ignored advice from a chorus of experts – and from the Australian Human Rights Commission, which said the government rushed the legislation through parliament without taking the time to … Continue reading "You’re Banned! Thanks Albo!"

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00:04:21

The Shadow Of Asbestos Still Haunts!

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2024/11/28

This week is Asbestos Awareness Week in Australia. Asbestos Awareness Week provides an important reminder as we head into end of year period when people may be looking to undertake renovation or DIY work on older properties and the need to be vigilant in managing safety on site. https://www.asbestossafety.gov.au/national-asbestos-awareness-week-2024 If you’re working on homes built … Continue reading "The Shadow Of Asbestos Still Haunts!"

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00:13:26

Kiwis See Another Rate Cut As The RBNZ Takes A...

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2024/11/28

The New Zealand Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee lowered the Official Cash Rate to 4.25% from 4.75%. The bank’s updated projections are consistent with another 50-point reduction at its next decision on Feb. 19, Governor Adrian Orr told reporters at a press conference. “But it’s also conditional on economic projections panning out,” he said. “Economic … Continue reading "Kiwis See Another Rate Cut As The RBNZ Takes A Different Path!"

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00:05:54

Lets Put Another Numberwang On The Barbie!

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/11/27

The latest monthly CPI data from the ABS showed headline inflation going sideways and underlying inflation rising, despite the massive Government support to households across electricity and rents. Nothing here to signal rate cuts in the short term, and the RBA will continue to look through to the underlying rate of 3.5% which is up … Continue reading "Lets Put Another Numberwang On The Barbie!"

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00:36:58

The Real Story About Under 16!

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2024/11/27

The Under 16 Ban on Account access to Social Media has been steamrollered through the lower house, and will be guillotined through the Senate without debate. Questions of substance are being thrown off the table in an unseemly mess, being supported by both major parties. Why? Because under the hood this is actually the last … Continue reading "The Real Story About Under 16!"

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01:09:32

DFA Live Q&A Replay: Property Investing: Nightmare Or...

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/11/26

This is an edited version of a live discussion about the conundrum of property investing. Some are selling as quickly as they can, others are piling in. We look at the latest data to figure out what is going on. The key is a realistic assessment of net investment yield, which varies across locations and … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A Replay: Property Investing: Nightmare Or Great Deal?"

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01:09:55

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/11/25

Another week and what a week its been, with the complete failure of the Misinformation and Disinformation Bill (yeh!). Pity about the U16 Bill! Property related Bills will be passed though, underscoring the narrowing base of the Australian economy, even as more small businesses go out of business. In this show Edwin, our property insider … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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00:11:06

The Misinformation Bill Is Dead [Again]!

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/11/24

The Albanese government has dumped its controversial mis- and disinformation bill, conceding there is “no pathway” to getting the proposal passed through the Senate. The communications minister, Michelle Rowland, insisted misinformation and disinformation remained a grave concern for democracy, national security and online safety, but said the government would not proceed with the proposal. It … Continue reading "The Misinformation Bill Is Dead [Again]!"

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00:25:44

Markets Reach For The Stars Again, Even As The Ground...

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2024/11/23

This is our weekly market update, where we start in the US, cross to Europe and Asia, and end in New Zealand and Australia, covering crypto and commodities along the way. This is data heavy, so strap in. Global stocks registered a strong weekly gain on Friday while U.S. Treasury yields slipped as markets eyed … Continue reading "Markets Reach For The Stars Again, Even As The Ground Shifts Under Foot!"

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00:16:56

Homeless; Renters Punished And Perth Is Worse Than...

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2024/11/22

Last week I published a show titled “The rental stress pips are squeaking” where I did a deep dive into rising rental stress across the country, to underscore the crisis we have in the rental sector. I called it the hidden crisis, because we get massive coverage of mortgage stress in the mainstream, media but … Continue reading "Homeless; Renters Punished And Perth Is Worse Than Sydney!"

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00:29:33

Age Control Sledgehammer To Crack Online Safety Nut?

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/11/21

As expected, Australia’s communications minister Michelle Rowland has now introduced a world-first law into Parliament today that would ban children under 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges. She said TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram were among the platforms that would face fines of up to 50 … Continue reading "Age Control Sledgehammer To Crack Online Safety Nut?"

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00:19:06

Is It Inter-Generational War Then?

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/11/20

OK folks a rant warning. It seems you are better placed financially and socially, if you are old with property compared with being young with none or a massive mortgage! And its structural thanks to bad policy across the board. One reason why younger people are turning away from the major Uniparty. If you are … Continue reading "Is It Inter-Generational War Then?"

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01:42:31

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Time For A New Political And...

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/11/19

This is an edited version of a live discussion with Robbie Barwick from the Australian Citizens Party, as we pick apart the latest developments across economics and banking. We will explore the latest on cash availability, the postal bank, the misinformation bill as well as broader financial and economic reform. No doubt we will also … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Time For A New Political And Economic Agenda: With Robbie Barwick"

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