Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog

In recent years we have seen a swathe of “initiatives” from state and federal governments with the aim to encouraging and helping more first-time buyers into the housing market. The previous Government claimed they had helped “hundreds of thousands” into the property market. The latest ABS statistics shows that the number of First Time Buyers … Continue reading "The Big Lie About First Homeowner Grants… [Podcast]"

Well, those following my channel over recent years will know that I have been quite skeptical of Crypto wave, and while Crypto has gone through several major drops in its history, this time could be different. I was not impressed with so called celebrities starting spruiking them, including Kim Kardashian, but when financial mainstream started … Continue reading "This Crypto Winter May Not Turn To Spring! [Podcast]"

There was an outstanding piece from John Authers this week arguing that the Age of Credibility for Central Banks Is over as Inflation blunders have destroyed the trust that’s anchored the global financial system since the end of the gold standard. Certainly, in Australia, the RBA has been on shaky ground for many years, including … Continue reading "After Central Banks – What? [Podcast]"

Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, until recently among the central bank’s most dovish policymakers, said on Friday he “fully” supports another 75-basis-point rate rise later this month. Speaking later on Friday, New York Federal Reserve President John Williams did not specify if he favors a half point or three-quarter point increase at the Fed’s upcoming … Continue reading "The Recession Obsession… [Podcast]"

My latest chat on a Friday afternoon with Journalist Tarric Brooker, covering the latest economic and financial news, courtesy of his famous slides. https://avidcom.substack.com/p/charts-that-matter-8th-july-2022 You can follow him on Twitter @AvidCommentator Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

This is an edited version of my live discussion about the current state of the markets with Chris Bates from Wealthful, on the day the RBA will lift rates again. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

While the technical definition of a recession traditionally is two quarters of contraction or negative growth, I think that definition is frankly irrelevant given where we are today. You simply have to look at the trends in consumer confidence, which are ultra-low in many western countries, from Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the US. … Continue reading "The Disappearing Money Trick – Or Why The Recession Is Already Here! [Podcast]"

In our latest Monday Rant we look at the latest from our Wee-Chatters, the latest numbers, and “innovative” property solutions, as rate rise and pressure on households build. https://www.ribbonproperty.com.au/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

Neo-Bank Volt has closed its doors and is returning deposits to its customers and selling its mortgage book. We look at why this happened, and whether other banks are at risk in this rising rate environment. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

Apologies to our podcast users, we have had technical issues which stopped us posting – now fixed. We will upload archive recordings when we can! In today’s show, we review the weeks market action, starting in the US – by far the most influential market, followed by Europe, Asia and Australia. There is no place … Continue reading "No Escape! Recession Will Destroy Wealth. Period. [Podcast]"