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00:13:23

Can You Trust Your Bank In A Crisis?

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/04/05

Banking is a game of confidence, in that if fears of a potential bank collapse arise, then naturally people who hold money at that institution will try to grab their cash, and run. The Global Financial Crisis, where many banks were saved by the use of public funds. But this means taxpayers are on the … Continue reading "Can You Trust Your Bank In A Crisis?"

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00:14:16

Another Fine Mess For Australian Housing!

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2024/04/04

Wherever you look, the news is not good for those wishing to see housing affordability relief. First demand for rentals continues to be powered by the overseas influx. New data from the Department of Home Affairs shows that at the end of February, the number of international students in Australia hit a record high of … Continue reading "Another Fine Mess For Australian Housing!"

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00:30:49

So Who Is Really Feeling The Pinch?

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2024/04/03

In today’s show we look at the latest from our surveys – how many households are really under financial pressure – because there are big differences between the “official” figures and those shown in other surveys, and data points, including the rise in calls to financial help lines and hardship supports. This is the first … Continue reading "So Who Is Really Feeling The Pinch?"

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00:44:47

I’m Comyn For Your Cash! With Robbie Barwick…

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2024/04/03

An important discussion about the future of cash across Australia with Robbie Barwick from The Australian Citizens Party. The CEO of CBA Matt Comyn floated the idea of limiting cash transactions to $500, so we pull this apart in the context of the Use Cash campaign which ran successfully on the 2nd April. See my … Continue reading "I’m Comyn For Your Cash! With Robbie Barwick…"

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01:39:46

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

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/04/02

This is an edited version of a live discussion with Head of Investments at Walk The World Funds and Nucleus Wealth, Damien Klassen for our regular monthly look at what is going on across the markets, as many are reaching new highs, even as company returns are in question, and inflation is looking more sticky. … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Investing Now: With Damien Klassen"

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01:05:14

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

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2024/04/01

More from our Property Insider, Edwin Almeida, as we look at the latest property news, and also discuss dummy bidding, and how changes in China are impacting property here. 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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00:23:25

The Fight For Cash Just Got Terminally Serious!

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2024/03/31

Despite cash being legal tender in Australia, surprisingly it is legal for businesses to refuse to accept it provided that they inform consumers of their stance before any “contract” for the supply of goods or services is entered into. The war on cash has taken an interesting turn, with the RBA being questioned by the … Continue reading "The Fight For Cash Just Got Terminally Serious!"

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00:27:55

The FED Speaks After The Bell, As Inflation Holds...

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2024/03/30

This is our latest weekly market update. In a foreshortened trading week, the Dow and S&P 500 closed at new record highs on Thursday, notching its best first-quarter performance since 2009 supported by the AI boom and as the rally broadened out beyond tech amid optimism on rate cuts coming soon and data signaling a … Continue reading "The FED Speaks After The Bell, As Inflation Holds Higher!"

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01:29:59

DFA Live Q&A Replay: Household Financial Stress...

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2024/03/12

This is an edited version of my live discussion about the latest from our surveys, as we look at mortgage, rental, investor and financial stress across the country, down to a post code level. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

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01:12:37

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

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2024/03/11

Another chat with our property insider Edwin Almeida, as we look at the latest from the market. More supply questions, as construction costs rise, while some plan to offer zero deposit loans to attract voters. Meantime the rental crisis deepens and opinion is divided in the WeeChat sphere. The craziness continues… http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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00:07:29

“Deaf” Bankers Called To Account!

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2024/03/10

The Commonwealth Bank subsidiary Bankwest, the 130-year-old former Bank of Western Australia bank announced last Wednesday that it was moving to become a digital-only bank and would close 45 locations in the state. The 45 Bankwest branches that have been earmarked for closure will close their doors by October this year. There are 28 locations … Continue reading "“Deaf” Bankers Called To Account!"

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00:21:35

Is A Market Pull-Back Coming?

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2024/03/09

This is our weekly market update. A week of records, and dips this week as shares opened higher in New York on Friday after the February jobs data failed to slow the market’s upward momentum. The S&P 500 initially reset its record high as did Nvidia, AMD, Meta Platforms and Super Micro Computer In early … Continue reading "Is A Market Pull-Back Coming?"

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00:08:38

Operation Housing Mincemeat!

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2024/03/07

The desperate quest for housing is playing out across Australia, with renters fighting to find an affordable place, and being confronted with significant rent hikes, while others are trying to buy their way into the property market, despite tight lending conditions, and are fighting directly with some property investors who are still hoovering up more … Continue reading "Operation Housing Mincemeat!"

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00:12:39

Recession Saved By The Voice?

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2024/03/06

Well, now we know, according to official data Australian households are faring worse than the broader economy and are mired in recession. The Australia’s economy slowed in the final three months of last year, growing 0.2%, easing from an upwardly revised 0.3% in the prior quarter, and below expectations. From a year earlier, the economy … Continue reading "Recession Saved By The Voice?"

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01:27:48

DFA Live Q&A Replay: Investing Now: With Damien Klassen

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2024/03/05

This is an edited version of a live discussion about the current state of the markets as I was joined by Damien Klassen, Head of Investments at Nucleus Wealth and Walk The World Funds. Given the rise of AI related stocks, while the broader markets go sideways, and Central Banks keep rates higher for longer, … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A Replay: Investing Now: With Damien Klassen"

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00:30:37

Pop Goes My Budget!

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2024/03/03

Our latest surveys to the end of February reveals the current state of Household Finances in Australian as measured by cash flow. A record 73.3% of those living in the rental sector are under pressure, while just over half of those with a mortgage are also in net negative cash flow. All up around 48% … Continue reading "Pop Goes My Budget!"

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00:22:45

The AI Craze Continues…

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2024/03/02

In our weekly market update once again, the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 reset their record intraday and closing highs as tech shares continued to lure investors enthused over the potential impact of artificial intelligence across the economy. And MSCI’s gauge of stocks across the globe rose 0.76%, to 767.09 and hit a record high, … Continue reading "The AI Craze Continues…"

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01:00:15

The Aussie Housing Supply Shortfall: With Tarric Brooker

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2024/03/01

Our latest Friday afternoon chat with journalist Tarric Brooker focussed in the great housing debate, which has become a touchstone for debate in Parliament at the moment. And using the great charts which Tarric presents we look at the issue from multiple dimensions, as well as a quick look at China’s property sector. You can … Continue reading "The Aussie Housing Supply Shortfall: With Tarric Brooker"

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00:07:21

Retail Sales Scream Recessionary – If You Look Under...

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2024/02/29

We got the January 2024 retail data from the ABS today, and they reported that Australian retail turnover rose 1.1 per cent (seasonally adjusted) in January 2024. This follows a fall of 2.1 per cent in December 2023 and a rise of 1.5 per cent in November 2023. Economists were divided on what to expect, … Continue reading "Retail Sales Scream Recessionary – If You Look Under The Hood!"

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00:53:14

RBA Update: Is The Democracy Sausage Still Sizzling?...

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2024/02/29

An important update relating to the Section 11 power at the RBA with Robbie Barwick from the Citizens Party. In some really good news, it appears this change will be resisted in Parliament, so we explore how this came about, and the broader issues which this whole episode represents. Yes, the democracy sausage is indeed … Continue reading "RBA Update: Is The Democracy Sausage Still Sizzling? With Robbie Barwick"

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