Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog

This is an edited version of a live discussion with Damien Klassen, Head of Investments at Nucleus Wealth and Walk The World Funds. Given the strength of the markets in recent days, and the China stimulus programme, what’s ahead, and how should you position given the level of volatility and uncertainty out there? http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Investing Now: With Damien Klassen"

The latest news from our Property Insider Edwin Almeida, as we look at the latest moves from Government (including erecting statues!!) news from China, and the latest data. Things continue to show a gap between strategy and reality, as negative gearing questions emerge again! http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ Find … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

This is an edited version of a post John Adams and I made on In The Interests Of The People, doing a deep dive into the arguments around the proposed Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 which on the 19 September 2024, the Senate referred to the Environment and Communications Legislation Committee for report by … Continue reading "There Is NO BASIS For This “MAD” Legislation!"

This is our weekly market update where we review the market action starting in the US, then Europe, Asia, and Australia and also cover commodities and crypto along the way. This is a data packed segment, so be warned! This week markets drove higher, pretty much across the board, thanks to the fall out from … Continue reading "Stars Align To Create A Bubble Dream; But Is A Nightmare Around The Corner?"

This is an edited version of a recent live show I did on Adam Stokes channel relating to the Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 which on the 19 September 2024, the Senate referred the provisions of the bill to the Environment and Communications Legislation Committee for report by 25 November 2024. You have JUST … Continue reading "Save Free Speech: Fight The Disinformation Bill!"

This is a good news story, as I discuss with progress being made on the move towards the creation of a Postal Bank in Australia, with Robbie Barwick from the Australian Citizens Party. https://citizensparty.org.au/campaigns/public-post-office-bank But we need to keep the pressure on to ensure that the National Bank is developed in the way to benefit … Continue reading "Is The Postal Bank Winning? With Robbie Barwick…"

In the past 48 hours we had a no change interest rate decision from the RBA and monthly headline inflation which dropped within the target 2-3% target range from the partial services heavy monthly data release, thanks to temporary Government handout to ease costs of living so window dressing the results, but which the RBA … Continue reading "Window Dressing: The Ozzie Inflation Battle Raises Burning Questions For Us All!"

In this special show I am joined by Robbie Barwick from the Australian Citizens Party, and Economist John Adams, from In The Interests Of The People to underscore the need for people to make their views known to Government on the Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 which on the 19 September 2024, the Senate … Continue reading "Seven Days To Stop 1984!"

This is an edited version of a live discussion with our property insider Edwin Almeida as we discuss things that go wrong in buildings and yet issues which are often missed. Using our Building Surveyor skills we will explore some specific cases, and also draw out some important lessons for those engaging with property. Original … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: When Buildings Go Bad: With Edwin Almeida"

If you want a case study of how data is used to mislead, rather than help define a problem, then look no further than the recent stoush surrounding foreign students and their impact on the housing crisis. We have as you know seen a massive upswing in migration to Australia, after the drought through the … Continue reading "Lies, Statistics And The “Facts” About Foreign Students And Rents…"