Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog

I caught up with Steve Mickenbecker from Canstar to review some concerning recent research about household finances. We discussed strategies which may be considered to assist with cash-flow management, especially during these uncertain times. Steve Mickenbecker is in Canstar’s Group Executive Team, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the Australian financial services industry. … Continue reading "If You’re Not Worried About Your Financial Position – Should You Be? [Podcast]"

The latest edition of our finance and property news digest with a distinctively Australian flavour. In today’s show we look across the global markets, and read the runes of what’s going on. Despite the rising Delta case load, markets are looking through this potential risk, reacting tor recent company results, and jobs growth which occurred … Continue reading "The Half Full Brigade: Market Update 7th August 2021"

My latest Monday chat with Edwin Almeida, our property insider. We explore the latest property trends, plus the Wee Chat chatter and broader market dynamics. https://www.ribbonproperty.com.au/

The latest edition of our finance and property news digest with a distinctively Australian flavour. In today’s show we look at the latest CPI data for the June 21 quarter, reflect on NSW’s booming stamp duty take, visit Westpac’s thoughts on future property price movements, and also look at soaring construction costs, and a recent … Continue reading "Price Booms And Then What? Property Signs 28th July 2021 [Podcast]"

The latest edition of our finance and property news digest with a distinctively Australian flavour. In today’s show, we look at the latest disappointing new home sales from the US, recent Bitcoin and Tether moves, the declines in Chinese US stock, Labors announcement to keep negative gearing, and the latest from the New Zealand on … Continue reading "Is Truth The Victim? – The DFA Daily 27th July 2021 [Podcast]"

The latest in my series of property chats with insider Edwin Almeida. 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. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ In today’s show we look at the bank’s warning that some Australians will lose their homes thanks to the lock-downs. The latest lending stats from New Zealand, which once again shows … Continue reading "Property Signs: 26th July 2021 [Podcast]"

The latest edition of our finance and property news digest with a distinctively Australian flavour. In today’s show we look in detail at New Zealand, where MP’s appear to be the property winners, while many households are facing an impossible challenge of owning a property and the ratings agencies are taking about the rising house … Continue reading "Property Winners And Losers Across The Ditch"

The latest edition of our finance and property news digest with a distinctively Australian flavour. In today’s show we look at the latest from financial markets around the world and try to read between the lines, as positive news from the US results season drowns out other more concerning issues. The Megaphone pattern continues to … Continue reading "A Game In Two Halves: Market Update 24th July 2021 [Podcast]"

I recently took part in an online seminar, along with Economist Harry Dent and Author Robert Kiyosaki, predicated on the view that Central Banks have created an everything bubble. You can see my separate discussions with Harry Dent: Who Breaks First The Economy Or Central Banks? https://youtu.be/HQu-Im9OTNU and Robert Kiyosaki, https://youtu.be/bzlGON2L6fU on Seeking Safe Havens. … Continue reading "The Everything Bubble [Podcast]"