Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog

My latest chat with our Property Insider, as prices in NSW get a kick-up from the stamp duty changes, China stops more migration and auctions are not what they seem. https://www.ribbonproperty.com.au/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

I caught up with Senator Rennick (LNP Queensland) after his recent outings in Senate Estimates and his speech on Superannuation. We explored the broader economic issues which we face, and why we need some different approaches from our regulators and the RBA. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ … Continue reading "Getting Better Economic Outcomes: With Senator Gerard Rennick [Podcast]"

Global stocks rallied on Friday for a second day on hopes cooler U.S. inflation would lead to less aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, an outlook that pushed the dollar to its biggest two-day drop in 13 years. On Wall Street, stocks rose to add to the prior day’s biggest daily percentage gains … Continue reading "Hope Springs Eternal (Minus Crypto) For Now… [Podcast]"

My latest chat with Journalist Tarric Brooker, as we answer questions relating to inflation, on the day after the latest data from the US was lower than expected. So, we examine why that is, and what the implications may be. Sides available here: https://avidcom.substack.com/p/charts-that-matter-11th-november Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

This is an edited edition of a live discussion about the current state of the financial system and whether it’s fit for purpose featuring both John Adams, and also Robbie Barwick from the Citizens Party. https://citizensparty.org.au/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

The latest from our property insider Edwin Almeida. We look at the latest listings numbers, the auction of 2022, and all the normal Monday stuff… https://www.ribbonproperty.com.au/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

The latest edition of our finance and property news digest with a distinctively Australian flavour. Ricochet is defined as a glancing rebound (as of a projectile off a flat surface). And in the markets, we are seeing that in spades at the moment. So, in this week’s market review we will as normal start in … Continue reading "Operation Ricochet! [Podcast]"

The Bank of England raised interest rates by the most since 1989 on Thursday but warned investors that the risk of Britain’s longest recession in at least a century means borrowing costs are likely to rise less than they expect. The BoE increased Bank Rate to 3% from 2.25% and warned that the British economy … Continue reading "The Central Bank Rate Rise Pass The Parcel Continues… [Podcast]"

The RBA released their latest Statement On Monetary Policy, which contained a higher forecast inflation rate, and a lower growth forecast, out beyond 2024. Their revisions to growth are down again, while rates would have to be higher for longer. Compared with other Central Banks, the RBA is being too timid which will mean more … Continue reading "The RBA’s Too Slow Moves Are Extending And Embedding Inflation! [Podcast]"

I discuss the fallout from the RBA rate hikes with Steve Mickenbecker from Canstar. We look at strategies to alleviate the pain of higher rates, the risks within some approaches and the broader issues of negative equity and mortgage prisoners. Steve Mickenbecker is in Canstar’s Group Executive Team, bringing more than 30 years of experience … Continue reading "The Rates Are Beginning To Bite: With Steve Mickenbecker [Podcast]"