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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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00:22:26

Shop ‘Til You Drop; Or Not: This Christmas!

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2024/12/26

Boxing day highlighted the weird financial pressures lurking across Australia at the moment, as shoppers flooded stores to make the most of Boxing Day bargains. More and more shoppers were holding out for a bargain during the festive season as cost-of-living pressures continued to weigh households down. Perhaps It’s really because of cost-of-living challenges that … Continue reading "Shop ‘Til You Drop; Or Not: This Christmas!"

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01:10:57

DFA Live Q&A Replay: Tony Locantro’s Christmas Box

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2024/12/24

This is an edited version of a live discussion with Tony Locantro, as we review 2024, and look ahead towards 2025. Tony offers several financial services, such as investment management, financial planning, stock selection and fundraising. Tony has helped countless investors and organisations with strategic investment strategies over the last two decades. His understanding of … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A Replay: Tony Locantro’s Christmas Box"

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01:05:36

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

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2024/12/23

As we run down to Christmas, we look at the state of play of property with our insider Edwin Almeida, touch on the question population growth and the need for real building surveys, and also remind people to “Think Asbestos” through the DIY season as we commemorate Gill’s death on this day 3 years ago. … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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00:14:14

Destroying Tent Cities Does Not Solve The Housing...

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2024/12/22

Migration into Australia remains too high, and has directly and indirectly caused a massive rise in homelessness. Tent cities have sprung up, and some councils are now trying to clear them moving homeless people on. So today we look at what caused the problem, and what this means for the homeless. One academic describes the … Continue reading "Destroying Tent Cities Does Not Solve The Housing Problem!"

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00:19:14

Is It Hard Hat Time As The Santa Rally Turns...

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2024/12/21

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. Recently, we saw markets charging higher, as many markets touched all-time highs again on the expectation of more rate cuts, but that changed this week, following another … Continue reading "Is It Hard Hat Time As The Santa Rally Turns Decidedly Frosty?"

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01:05:48

A Bet On Australia Is Bet On Government: With Tarric...

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2024/12/20

I caught up with journalist Tarric Brooker for a look back over the year, and what might be up in 2025, including of course some great slides. We dwelt on housing and Government policy, the structure of the economy and what might be underlying the dire numbers reported recently. How much is spin and how … Continue reading "A Bet On Australia Is Bet On Government: With Tarric Brooker"

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00:27:54

Dollar Taking No Prisoners As Fed’s Hawkish Cut...

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2024/12/19

There was always going to be a question about the Fed’s December decision, would they react to the latest data, or position ahead of the Trump 2.0 policy set coming in 2025? Well, it looks like both were in the minds of the Monetary Policy committee, as Federal Reserve officials lowered their benchmark interest rate … Continue reading "Dollar Taking No Prisoners As Fed’s Hawkish Cut Spooked Markets!"

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00:14:38

Wanted Adults In The Budget Room, As Deficits Roar...

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2024/12/18

Total budget revenue is cumulatively higher by about $380 billion over five years compared with Treasury’s forecasts on the eve of the May 2022 election. Yet, at a time when revenue is booming and the economy is operating around full capacity, the deficit in underlying terms is forecast to be $26.9 billion (1 per cent … Continue reading "Wanted Adults In The Budget Room, As Deficits Roar And Games Are Played!"

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01:35:26

DFA Live HD Replay: The Great Housing Bust, And What...

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2024/12/17

This is an edit of a live discussion with Economist Leith van Onselen, Co-founder of MacroBusiness, and Chief Economist at Nucleus Wealth. We will pick apart the latest housing disasters, and why things have gone so pear shaped, but also what could be done (with political will) to sort this mess out! It is NOT … Continue reading "DFA Live HD Replay: The Great Housing Bust, And What Can Be Done About It: With Leith van Onselen"

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00:58:11

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

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2024/12/16

As we count down to the end of the year, Edwin and I discuss the idea that Government wants to keep property prices ever higher, look at a disaster of a building survey as a warning for those who trust vendor surveys, and spot areas where prices are well down from 2017 levels, despite all … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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00:18:03

Household Money Worries? – You Are Not Alone!

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2024/12/15

We deep dive on the thorny question of household finances and the proportion of disposable income going to pay the rent or mortgage, using data from our core market model. We find that conditions are quite severe in many parts of the country, but it is not uniformly spread. Which households are most under the … Continue reading "Household Money Worries? – You Are Not Alone!"

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00:24:58

Markets: Are You Confused Yet? You Should Be!

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2024/12/14

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. MSCI’s global equity gauge fell on Friday while bond yields climbed as investors waited for clues about the future path for interest rates and Europe’s STOXX 600 … Continue reading "Markets: Are You Confused Yet? You Should Be!"

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