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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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00:12:03

Our Economic Update For July!

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/07/10

This is my quick economic summary for July, where I look over the recent data highlight some of the key questions ahead. http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

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00:09:53

Kiwi’s Feeling Recessionary, While The Central Bank...

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2024/07/10

If you talk to ordinary Kiwi’s across New Zealand, its pretty clear things are not looking good. We already highlighted the easing of home prices and businesses are closing in many centres, take for example, downtown Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city, where dozens of empty shops speak to an economic gloom that’s pervading the entire … Continue reading "Kiwi’s Feeling Recessionary, While The Central Bank Turns A Bit Dovish!"

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01:27:10

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Veronica Morgan: How To Play...

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/07/09

This an edit of a live discussion with Sydney based Buyers Agents Veronica Morgan as we explore the tricks and traps of property purchase. Veronica believes that it’s easier to lose money in real estate than most people realise and it’s her mission to guide people to make better property decisions! Veronica Morgan is the … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Veronica Morgan: How To Play The Property Game (Without Falling Off!)"

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01:14:39

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

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2024/07/08

Join us for another journey of exploration through the property market, as Edwin Almeida, our property insider, and I look at the latest data and headlines and try to figure what is really going on. Are there early signs of listings easing lower – and who is, and who is not buying? http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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00:23:06

Markets Higher As They Hang On For Rate Cuts (Again),...

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2024/07/06

This is our weekly market update, where we start in the US, cross to Europe and Asia, and end in Australia, while covering the main points in commodities and crypto along the way. This past week has been a doozy, with US markets still clawing higher on increased rate cut expectations, as the latest employment … Continue reading "Markets Higher As They Hang On For Rate Cuts (Again), While Voters Vote Against Incumbency."

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00:06:06

Burnout: Households Shut Their Wallets As Living...

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/07/05

Trying to get a handle on what is going on in the economy is not easy, as I discussed recently in my show about retail turnover, which when adjusted for inflation is falling, and falling hard. So no great surprise to see that the latest data from the ABS on Household spending growth showed it … Continue reading "Burnout: Households Shut Their Wallets As Living Costs Rise!"

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00:07:19

Oil Up, And Bitcoin Down On Independence Day!

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2024/07/04

The US markets are closed Thursday, on July 4th, but there were a couple of significant developments across Oil and Bitcoin nevertheless this week. Firstly, Bitcoin The world’s biggest cryptocurrency took little support from weakness in the dollar, which fell amid increased bets on interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, as the Bitcoin price … Continue reading "Oil Up, And Bitcoin Down On Independence Day!"

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00:07:37

Kiwi Home Prices Continue To Drift Lower…

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2024/07/04

Data from CoreLogic shows the “dead cat bounce” in New Zealand home prices, driven by the higher for longer interest rates, and significant pressure to refinance, Recent changes from 1st July will not have much impact on the market, while the Reserve Bank won’t be cutting rates for some time. Demand will remain weak, as … Continue reading "Kiwi Home Prices Continue To Drift Lower…"

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00:11:53

More Signals For An OZ Rate Hike Incoming?

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2024/07/03

The New Deputy Governor at the RBA said last week, that when it comes to a rate decision, they look at many different measures, apart from the recently released monthly series which showed a lift to 4% last time around in May. So now, in May, so before any tax cuts or other Government help … Continue reading "More Signals For An OZ Rate Hike Incoming?"

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01:25:47

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

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/07/02

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 start the new financial year, how are the markets looking and what are they key trends ahead? http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

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01:17:15

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/07/01

First show of the new financial year, so we dive into the impact of the financial changes, and consider the impact on the property market, as well as the latest from the Weechatters and changes to planning rules on values, http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ Today’s post is brought to … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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00:27:31

More Household Trouble In The Land Of OZ!

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2024/06/30

We update our modelling to the end of June 2024, examining the latest in mortgage, rental, investment and financial stress across Australia. While the upcoming tax cuts and energy support may assist, the truth is about half of households are under sever pressure, and with rates expected to be higher for longer, its time for … Continue reading "More Household Trouble In The Land Of OZ!"

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00:23:40

From Here, Where? As Uncertainty Haunts The Markets!

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2024/06/29

This is our weekly market update, where we start in the US, cross to Europe and Asia, and end in Australia, and we also cover commodities and crypto, as I get my ideas straight for the next leg of the year. In essence, AI has driven markets hard, especially in the US, but market breadth … Continue reading "From Here, Where? As Uncertainty Haunts The Markets!"

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00:07:53

The Serious Money Is In Housing… But…

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2024/06/27

The ABS released their latest data on Household Wealth in the March 2024 quarter today. They say in aggregate terms, household wealth was up 2.7% in the March quarter, or $431 billion dollars. The value of assets is skyrocketing at the moment, but incomes are hardly growing. So if you’re lucky enough to own any … Continue reading "The Serious Money Is In Housing… But…"

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00:09:53

CPI: Making Sense Of The Senseless??

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2024/06/26

The ABS released the latest monthly CPI data today, and it reports that Inflation is still sticky in Australia, and accelerated faster than expected for a third straight month in May, sending the currency higher as traders boosted bets that the Reserve Bank will resume raising interest rates at its next meeting. The report comes … Continue reading "CPI: Making Sense Of The Senseless??"

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01:28:30

DFA Live Q&A Replay: Property Snakes And Ladders:...

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2024/06/25

This is an edited version of a live discussion about the state of the Australian Property Market, with Sydney based Mortgage Broker, Chris Bates from Flint. Chris started as a Financial Adviser back in 2007 and sold his Financial Advice business in 2020. Over the past 9 years, Chris has grown into one of Australia’s … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A Replay: Property Snakes And Ladders: With Chris Bates"

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01:10:17

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/06/24

In this week’s Rant we look at forecasts for future property prices (and who makes them), some of the recent changes in the dynamics of property listings, and a warning for those considering a new kitchen. We also consider the latest stats on foreign property transactions. http://www.martinnorth.com/ https://www.ribbonproperty.com.au Go to the Walk The World Universe … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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00:13:43

More Migration Madness!

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2024/06/23

High migration is putting pressure on home prices and rents, and lifting the demand for more infrastructure, and diluting the GDP per capital (share of wealth generated in the country across an ever-increasing population, 84% of which growth came from migration. So this is a big political hot potato. Many are calling for a cut … Continue reading "More Migration Madness!"

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00:23:10

Markets Calm Before The Storm, As The AI Wave Wains?

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2024/06/22

This is weekly market update, starting in the US, Europe, then Asia and then the US, as I get my thoughts organised! This week, punctuated by a Wednesday US holiday, saw markets taking a breather following recent volatility and record highs. The Nasdaq had hit record highs on Thursday, boosted by strong gains in tech, … Continue reading "Markets Calm Before The Storm, As The AI Wave Wains?"

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00:14:48

Is A 5% Cash Rate For Australia On The Cards?

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/06/21

As I discussed on my live show, on Tuesday night with Leith van Onselen, the RBA decided to hold the cash rate at 4.35%, but there were signs of a more hawkish tone from the meeting notes, and the subsequent press conference (which I might add is becoming less useful each time thanks to weak … Continue reading "Is A 5% Cash Rate For Australia On The Cards?"

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