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00:23:40

From Here, Where? As Uncertainty Haunts The Markets!

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

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!

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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?

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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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00:06:30

One In Eight Mortgage Borrowers “Extend And Pretend”!

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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…?

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

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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