Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog

I caught up with Evan Thornley, Executive Chair of Melbourne based Property Buyers Agents LongView. We discussed the optimal approach to property investment, and why so many get it so wrong. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

I am old enough to remember the 1970’s when central bankers were claiming inflation was temporary, before it took off into the teens and beyond. While I am not suggesting history will repeat, we can see the weird dynamic, with greed driving markets one way, inflation fears pulling in a different direction, and renewed lock-downs … Continue reading "The Twilight Zone Between Inflation and Lock-downs Haunt The Markets [Podcast]"

The latest from our Property Insider Edwin Almeida. And later in the show a really powerful property tip!. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

APRA released their Macro-prudential Framework for consultation. We look at their approach, and consider the implications. Spiced wet lettuce comes to mind! https://www.apra.gov.au/news-and-publications/apra-sets-out-framework-for-using-macroprudential-tools-to-promote-financial 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/

My latest Friday afternoon chat with journalist Tarric Brooker covers monetary policy, inflation, politics, and of course his famous slides! You can find him at @AvidCommentator on Twitter, Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

Like it or not the shadow of inflation continues to cast a long shadow over the markets and the economy. No surprise then that Wall Street lost ground on Wednesday as surging consumer prices fueled fears of a longer-than-expected wave of heightened inflation. As a result, all three major U.S. stock indexes were in negative … Continue reading "Pop Goes The Inflation Weasel [Podcast]"

There is a big black and frankly rather whiffy hole in Australian real estate, created by the suspicion the sector is a honey pot for money laundering and other criminal activity. After all, we have deliberately failed to implement the recommendations from earlier reviews, and of course the question we need to ask is WHY? … Continue reading "Why Real Estate Lobbyists Are Nervous! [Podcast]"

Latest from our insider… Edwin Almeidahttps://www.ribbonproperty.com.au/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ NOTE: This post got delayed due to a medical emergency – I hope to up my other back catalogue pods over the next few days…

My latest chat with our Property Insider Edwin Almeida. From the French, to the RBA, and from under-quoting to a Kiwi invasion we cover it all. Plus Edwin tries to build a wall! https://www.ribbonproperty.com.au/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

Well, the interesting times continued this week, with US markets strong to the end of October, on strong results, despite some wobbles from big tech, and despite more weak economic news. And here, the lack of moves by the RBA on Friday implies that its Yield Curve Control – at least on the short end … Continue reading "The Halloween Trick or Treat: Market Update 30th October 2021 [Podcast]"