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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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00:06:30

One In Eight Mortgage Borrowers “Extend And Pretend”!

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/06/21

Struggling homeowners are increasingly hitting the pricey reset button on their loans in the hope of dragging down their monthly repayments.It’s adding years to the length of their loans and potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest costs. A recent Finder.com.au survey revealed one in eight mortgage holders polled revealed they had extended their … Continue reading "One In Eight Mortgage Borrowers “Extend And Pretend”!"

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00:12:02

Construction Firms Failures Hit A New Peak: There...

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2024/06/20

Last week, yet another building and construction firm hit the wall, collapsing into liquidation owing $5.7m straddling two different states and territories, leading to a “domino effect” impacting 130 projects and 80 staff members. This is part of the continuing litany of failure, as data from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) shows that … Continue reading "Construction Firms Failures Hit A New Peak: There Will Be Consequences…"

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01:27:32

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: The Housing Poker Game: With...

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2024/06/19

This is an edited version of a live discussion, with Leith van Onselen, Chief Economist at Nucleus Wealth, and co-founder of MacroBusiness. In this show we discussed the recent developments in the housing market, and how economics is playing into the current broken system. Governments are not being transparent about their motives, or their continued … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: The Housing Poker Game: With Leith van Onselen"

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00:26:40

It’s A Taxing Time, But Make Sure You Do It Right! :...

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2024/06/19

I caught up with accountant, Allan Mason, who was Kerry Packer’s accountant and is the best-selling author of “Tax Secrets of The Rich”. As the tax year looms, its important to take charge of your tax affairs, and we discuss some of the main issues to consider. https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3019211844/view Note this is not specific tax advice, … Continue reading "It’s A Taxing Time, But Make Sure You Do It Right! : With Allan Mason"

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01:08:17

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

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2024/06/17

In this weeks show Edwin and I look at the latest in political interventions to “help” the property market, consider the impact of more Chinese money coming into Australian property, and the impact of the Bank Of Mum and Dad. Plus, our normal updates on listings, and Edwin’s latest Tip Of The Week. http://www.martinnorth.com/ https://www.ribbonproperty.com.au … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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00:23:05

Hello, I’m From The Government, And I’m Here To Help...

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2024/06/16

It’s raining “announcables” at the moment, with interesting developments this past week on the housing and finance front as city, state and federal Governments continue to poke at the broken system. Schemes include, government buying off the plan to give construction firms a leg up, cheap housing for essential workers, changes to lending rules, higher … Continue reading "Hello, I’m From The Government, And I’m Here To Help You! (Honest!!?)"

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00:28:01

The Investor’s Dilemma: Hang In Or Jump Out?

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2024/06/15

This is our weekly market update, is the best way I have found to organize my thoughts for the week and to track what’s going on. We start in the US, crosses to Europe, then Asia, and Australia, and we also cover commodities and crypto. In the US, the Nasdaq eked out a fifth straight … Continue reading "The Investor’s Dilemma: Hang In Or Jump Out?"

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00:17:40

The Kiwi Economy On A Knife Edge… As More Leave!

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2024/06/14

In this show we will look at some of the recent data relating to the New Zealand economy, which is sitting in a high interest rate, recessionary condition, as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand wrangles inflation towards its targets. We saw a significant rise in people leaving the country, with New Zealand Citizens voting … Continue reading "The Kiwi Economy On A Knife Edge… As More Leave!"

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00:18:26

The Fed’s “High For Longer” Ripple Effect

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2024/06/13

Wednesday was it turned out, a game in two halves, with a slightly better than expected CPI read in the morning, before the Fed’s no change decision later, but impacted by a more hawkish stance in the subsequent press conference. Risk-on assets had rallied after the CPI report showed the US core consumer price index … Continue reading "The Fed’s “High For Longer” Ripple Effect"

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00:09:25

Let’s Play Some More Numberwang!

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2024/06/13

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell by 0.1 percentage point to 4.0 per cent in May, according to data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). With employment rising by around 40,000 people and the number of unemployed falling by 9,000 people, the unemployment rate fell to 4.0 per cent. In April we … Continue reading "Let’s Play Some More Numberwang!"

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00:32:31

Economic Update For June 2024

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2024/06/12

This is my edit of our monthly economic and property review recorded with Nuggets News. Things are getting interesting! http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

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00:07:41

… And The Real Property Winners Are…?

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2024/06/12

Interesting ABC article, which shows Real Estate Agents are winning, thanks to higher prices. But others are losers, period. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-12/house-price-growth-to-continue-corelogic-analysts/103964952 http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ Today’s post is brought to you by Ribbon Property Consultants.

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01:28:52

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Steve Keen: Why Real World...

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/06/11

This is an edited version of live discussion, with Professor Steve Keen. Steve Keen is an Australian economist and author, highly critical of neoclassical economics as inconsistent, unscientific, and empirically unsupported. Mainstream economist have in effect damaged society and the planet because of what they don’t know!. There are better ways to think about what’s … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Steve Keen: Why Real World Economics Matters!"

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00:59:15

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/06/10

After a week away, we’re back with another episode as we look at the stupidity in the property sector, as some are piling into the investor sector, while others are trapped due to the higher interest rates, and nowhere to go. https://www.ribbonproperty.com.au http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ Today’s post is … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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00:56:41

Tony Locantro’s Carnivore Transformation!

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2024/06/10

A thought provoking discussion with Tony Locantro, and his life-style changes. http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

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00:29:05

The Housing Market Sheep And Goats (Which Are You?)

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2024/06/09

Data from my surveys, as discussed this past week, along with other market data shows we have a very divided housing market, with on one side of the ledger many households under significant pressure and begin forced to sell up, while watching their property values slide, while on the other side property investors are still … Continue reading "The Housing Market Sheep And Goats (Which Are You?)"

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00:28:03

Markets Discombobulated By Rate Cuts And Mixed Rear...

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2024/06/08

In this week’s market review, as usual we will start in the US, cross to Europe, then Asia, and end in Australia, and in passing we cover commodities and crypto. I have been highlighting how the data driven approach by Central Banks is a problem, because as new data lands, markets try to respond, making … Continue reading "Markets Discombobulated By Rate Cuts And Mixed Rear View Mirror Data, But Still Bets On AI Growth!"

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00:34:08

Financial Pressure Reports: May 2024 – 1. Overview

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/06/02

This is the first in a series of posts which deep dives into our latest survey results, with a focus on financial stress, which is rising further. This episode provides an overview, subsequent episodes will dive into the details of mortgage, rental, investor and financial stress. If you want details of a particular post code, … Continue reading "Financial Pressure Reports: May 2024 – 1. Overview"

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00:22:06

Toppy Markets Feeling The Pain As More Data Confuses...

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/06/01

This is our weekly market update. In this show we look across the market action, starting in the US, then Europe, Asia and Australia and also touch on commodities and crypto, not least because this helps me get my thoughts in order as to what’s really going on. Top line, this past week’s performance on … Continue reading "Toppy Markets Feeling The Pain As More Data Confuses Again…"

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00:09:58

No Homes For You: The Structural Desolation Of...

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/05/31

Yesterday the ABS released the latest data on dwellings approved and they fell 0.3 per cent in April, after a 2.7 per cent rise in March, according to the seasonally adjusted data after just 13,078 new homes were signed off for construction. Looing at the mix, Approvals for private houses fell 1.6 per cent. While … Continue reading "No Homes For You: The Structural Desolation Of Dwelling Approval Falls!"

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