Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog

This is an edited version of our live discussion about the current state of Superannuation, the the financial system. Who is it working for? The original streeam is here: https://youtu.be/saS_fOF2XyI Robert Barwick is the Research Director – Australian Citizens Party. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

Property insider Edwin Almeida joins me for another property related chat, as we move towards the start of the spring season. Some are saying the markets are turning, but we explore what is really going on as listing continue to rise, and more are expected to arrive on book soon. Also we look at a … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant! [Podcast]"

As expected, the Dow snapped a four-week win streak on Friday, as investors paused their bullish bets on stocks amid fears that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell could push back against the idea of a dovish pivot at his Bankers Fest at Jackson Hole next week. It was a decisive pivot that snapped the longest … Continue reading "Welcome To The Twilight Zone… [Podcast]"

My latest chat with Tarric Brooker, @AvidCommentator on Twitter. His charts are available at: https://avidcom.substack.com/p/charts-that-matter-19th-august-2022 The latest edition of our finance and property news digest with a distinctively Australian flavour. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

This is an edited version of a live discussion about the current state of economics with Leith van Onselen, Chief Economist at the Nucleus Wealth and a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

Our latest chat about property focused on migration increasing, as announced by the Government over the weekend, and the impact on the markets – especially the rental sector. Plus of course Edwin’s regular updates on Sydney stats, and latest news. https://www.ribbonproperty.com.au/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

JPMorgan holds tens of billions of dollars in gold in vaults in London, New York and Singapore. It is one of four clearing members of the London market, where global gold prices are set by buying and selling metal held in a few London vaults — including JPMorgan’s and the Bank of England’s. JPMorgan is … Continue reading "Man Versus Machine: A Glimpse into The Fixed World Of Gold [Podcast]"

The UK is an object lesson in stupidity as energy prices go higher and bills to households more than double in a few short months. Some are threatening to start a payment strike, as people will be forced to trade off heating versus eating. But we in Australia are, according to the recent RBA Statement, … Continue reading "Energy Bills: You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet!… [Podcast]"

A remarkable division has emerged between those calling we have passed the bottom in the current stock market cycle, and those who say we are right in the middle of a bear market rally which will peter out before a further, and significantly deeper fall ahead. Why? Because on one hand recent results from many … Continue reading "Are We There Yet? [Podcast]"

I discussed the latest macro with Steve Van Metre, from the US. What are the current market signals saying: how will it play out? Steven Van Metre, Certified Financial Planner™ Professional, (CA Insurance License #0D45202 & Investment Advisory Representative with Atlas Financial Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisory firm.) is a financial planner, portfolio manager, … Continue reading "A Message For You – From The Bond Market: With Steve Van Metre [Podcast]"