Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog

This is a summary of the latest from our surveys, as we track rising financial stress across the country. ASIC’s MoneySmart has some useful tool: https://moneysmart.gov.au/The National Debt Help Line: https://ndh.org.au/ http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday after a labor market report showing moderating wage growth in May indicated the Federal Reserve may skip a rate hike in two weeks, while investors welcomed a Washington deal that avoided a catastrophic debt default with the Senate passing a bill late on Thursday to lift the government’s $31.4 … Continue reading "The Market’s Tug-O-War Gets More Intense! [Podcast]"

This is an edited version of my latest live show, in which Robbie Barwick from the Australian Citizens Party examine the latest in the Senate Inquiry into Regional Banking Closures, the ASIC Inquiry, banks and corporates behaving badly and some of the broader geo-political risks in play. https://citizensparty.org.au/ http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World … Continue reading "Reclaiming The Future: DFA Q&A Replay With Robbie Barwick [Podcast]"

We look at the latest monthly CPI figures which were stronger than anticipated, and Phil Lowes’ outing in front of the Senate (maybe his last?). It is highly likely that further rate increases are on the cards, despite the record high debt burden, acknowledge by the Governor. And whilst there was a focus on productivity … Continue reading "Inflation Says More Rate Rises Are Ahead! [Podcast]"

Higher mortgage rates are starting to catch up on a number of fixed rated holders. Indeed over the next few months, higher home prices and the rate cliff will collide! What may happen? http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

Edwin Almeida our property insider joins me for another discussion about the state of property – it might blow your socks off!! https://www.ribbonproperty.com.au/ http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

The bare bones of an agreement was announced late Saturday night in the US, and assuming its passed on the hill , the debt ceiling crisis looks like it has been postponed until 2025. As the US markets are closed on Monday for Memorial Day, we can expect Asian markets to react first! It is … Continue reading "A Tentative Debt Ceiling Agreement Has Been Reached! [Podcast]"

US stocks rose broadly in their last trading day before a long weekend, despite painfully slow progress on debt ceiling negotiations and disappointing inflation data. Chip stocks surged for a second straight day on optimism about artificial intelligence. Investors were closely watching debt ceiling talks as Biden and McCarthy still seemed at odds over several … Continue reading "Another Dose Of “Hope-ium” Kicks Markets Higher! [Podcast]"

My latest Friday chat with journalist Tarric Brooker, as we look at the latest outlook for rates, inflation and recession. Slides at: https://avidcom.substack.com/p/charts-and-links-from-appearance-8eb http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts

This is an edited version of our recent live stream with mortgage Broker Chris Bates. http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/