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00:54:43

Guy Standing’s Eight Giants And The Potential For UBI

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2025/09/23

From the more than 5,000 shows in our archive there are a few which stand out as being important in shaping our understand of finance, property, society and politics. Today we reprise a show from 2020 recorded with I caught up with Guy Standing, Professorial Research Associate at SOAS University of London Today in one … Continue reading "Guy Standing’s Eight Giants And The Potential For UBI"

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00:21:25

Central Bank Fest With A Bias To Cutting…

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2025/09/17

Forward guidance seems to have evaporated today! The Central Bankers seem to push their forecasts out again, as inflation remains hot. But Central Bankers seem caught in the headlights of conflicting data and political pressure, especially in the USA. Many households are caught in the cross-fire! How credible is the pursuit of the “2%”? This … Continue reading "Central Bank Fest With A Bias To Cutting…"

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00:11:40

Behind the Numberwang: Can You Trust Official...

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2025/09/17

I regularly get comments from viewers that the official data on CPI and employment seem a bit off. And of course there is data from other sources which suggests this is the case. We need a good data compass to understand what is going on in the economy, and its probably more important now that … Continue reading "Behind the Numberwang: Can You Trust Official Statistics?"

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01:40:09

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Who Killed The Australian...

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2025/09/16

This is an edit of a live discussion with Chief Economist Leith van Onselen (one of our most popular guests!) as we explore the latest economic data and dive deep into the chaos created by years of poor policy. Leith is the co-founder of Macrobusiness, and Economist at Nucleus Wealth. We did a deep dive … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Who Killed The Australian Economy? With Leith van Onselen"

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00:58:16

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2025/09/15

Another deep dive into the property market with our insider Edwin Almeida, as we look at the latest “stories” in the media about home price momentum, new data on what is happening, and a couple of critical case studies… Has the Blue Screen of Death hit the Australian economy? Note next week we will live … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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00:20:50

AI Tide Lifts All Boats; Including The Leaky Ones!

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2025/09/13

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. As I mentioned last week, I regard these posts as perhaps the most important I make, even if not the most popular, so I was gratified by … Continue reading "AI Tide Lifts All Boats; Including The Leaky Ones!"

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01:31:12

WTF Just Happened? Beyond Left Versus Right!

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2025/09/12

This is my edit of a long form discussion with Adam Stokes broadcast on his channel last night. We pull apart the news from the US shooting of Charlie Kirk and reflect on the broader issues below the surface, through a deeply philosophical lens. What does it say about our political leaders and processes, society … Continue reading "WTF Just Happened? Beyond Left Versus Right!"

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00:10:27

Let’s Not Talk About Migration Then….

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2025/09/11

More stats from the ABS today suggesting high numbers of people visiting Australia, but does this also mean migration is still booming? Well according to the ABS we cannot draw such conclusions, but then if you look harder, it does appear migration is rising, despite the wish to high the fact – so can we … Continue reading "Let’s Not Talk About Migration Then…."

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00:35:25

You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Our Latest Economic...

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2025/09/10

This is my edit of the latest economic and housing update with Nuggets News. We cover international events, the US data problem, the FED, liquidity as well as Australian housing, and the local economy. Its a mess, and you cannot make this stuff up! http://www.martinnorth.com/ Details of our one to one service are here: https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/dfa-one-to-one/ … Continue reading "You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Our Latest Economic Update!"

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01:31:12

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Property Myths V Reality As...

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2025/09/09

This is an edit of a live discussion as I explore the latest data from our surveys, and answer specific questions from viewers about how specific post codes are faring in terms of mortgage, rental, investor and overall financial stress to end August 2025. Refer my recent post here, for more details: https://youtu.be/ID5NeEPthvo Details of … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Property Myths V Reality As Financial Pressures Still Build"

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00:38:30

The Attack Of The Alligators, The Slow Death Of Real...

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2025/09/09

Robbie Barwick The National Research Director from the Australian Citizens Party and I examine the bad behaviour exhibited by Bendigo Bank as it seeks to ape the other “big” players (alligators?) in Australia and close branches where they can, despite having profitable business in regional towns and in some places remain the only branch in … Continue reading "The Attack Of The Alligators, The Slow Death Of Real Australia: With Robbie Barwick"

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01:19:12

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2025/09/08

A bumper addition of the Rant tonight, as Edwin shares a recent interview with one of the big property players, we examine the policy failures across federal and state governments, and dig into the latest statistics. The gap between reality and spruiking is getting wider, something is going fall into the abyss… If you are … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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00:29:54

Property Myths V Reality As Financial Pressures Still...

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2025/09/07

We look at the latest contradictions in housing, as the media talk up the potential for price hikes ahead, in response to Government policy, and rate cuts from the RBA. Problem is, this is only half the story, and people are being deceived. The other side of the coin is the ongoing financial pressure on … Continue reading "Property Myths V Reality As Financial Pressures Still Build"

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00:19:46

Stagflation Is Looming: Like It Or Not!

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2025/09/06

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. Weirdly, while I regard this weekly show as one of the most important, it generally gets lower view counts than many of my posts. Do please, comment, … Continue reading "Stagflation Is Looming: Like It Or Not!"

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00:13:47

Confident Or Constrained Consumer?

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2025/09/04

Australian consumers are starting to spend more as disposable incomes and wealth climb, a welcome boost for the economy that could slow the pace of monetary easing if it persists, according to Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock. Though I am not buying what she is selling. Australian consumers are of course a mixed bunch, with … Continue reading "Confident Or Constrained Consumer?"

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00:11:58

The Growth Doom Loop That No One Wants To Talk About!

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2025/09/03

Today we got the final piece of the national accounts data from the ABS for the second quarter 2025. The GDP result was better than many had expected, because although analysts had tipped a 0.4% rise in headline GDP, and the RBA had forecast 0.5% growth the final number was a 0.6% rise was recorded, … Continue reading "The Growth Doom Loop That No One Wants To Talk About!"

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01:36:49

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Investors v Toppy Markets And...

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2025/09/02

This is an edit of a live discussion with Damien Klassen Head of Investments At Walk The World Funds and Nucleus Wealth. As we run into the northern autumn, markets generally wobble, but this year having reach new highs, and the vibes from Trump on the Fed plus tariffs, how should investors navigate the current … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Investors v Toppy Markets And Fed Independence? With Damien Klassen"

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01:00:33

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2025/09/01

In this edition of our property rant Edwin and I kick around the latest political and property news, and examine the gap between political aspiration to build 1.2 million homes and the reality on the ground. Actually the stock of good property for sale is pretty limited which helps explain the uptick in stand alone … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

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00:17:07

Pop Goes “Independent” Central Bankers?

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2025/08/31

Central banks have, it is claimed, played an integral role in the evolution of modern economies. Initially, central banks were closely tied to governments. Their independence became a formalized goal in the late 20th century, especially post-1970s inflation crises. However, critics argue this independence is often more theoretical than practical. Actually, The global trend toward … Continue reading "Pop Goes “Independent” Central Bankers?"

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00:29:08

Hard Truths Ahead For The Endless Rally As US CEO...

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog ·

2025/08/30

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. At one level, markets have continued to chug higher touching records earlier in the week, supported by the AI boom, hopes for US rate cuts, and the … Continue reading "Hard Truths Ahead For The Endless Rally As US CEO Trump Fires?"

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