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Well, well, the government maybe celebrating strong economic growth figures, but it makes it more likely the RBA will increase rates sooner rather than later. So good news is perhaps also bad news. Money markets are now pricing in a 33 per cent chance of a second rate increase from the Reserve Bank later this … Continue reading "Stronger Growth In the Rear View Mirror, Yes, But…"

This is an edit of a live show where I was be joined by Head of Investments At Nucleus Wealth and Walk The World Funds, Damien Klassen. We examined the current market dynamics in the light of the war in Iran, and its potential fallout. What does it mean for markets, and how might it … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Investing In A Time Of Conflict: With Damien Klassen"

In our latest property rant, property insider Edwin Almeida and I discuss the rise (sic) of high-rise, noise and other pressures in apartment living, the fall out from the middle east conflict on property, CGT reform which is nothing of the sort, and the rapid fall in the number of rental properties listed for rent. … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

First introduced in the 1980s, capital gains tax (CGT) is back in the headlines in early 2026 because potential changes to CGT rules are being discussed ahead of the federal budget, alongside a Senate inquiry that’s examining how the tax is applied. On 4 November 2025, the Senate resolved that the Select Committee on the … Continue reading "Will Changes To CGT Spook The Property Market?"

This is our weekly market update where we start in the US, cross to Europe and Asia and end in Australia, covering commodities and crypto along the way. Financial and tech stocks were hit hard by a handful of persistent investor worries on Friday, with U.S. stocks suffering their largest monthly percentage declines in a … Continue reading "Here Come The Cockroaches: Stagflation City Ahead!"

Earlier in the week we got the latest monthly release from the ABS on inflation, which I briefly covered in the economic update show earlier. These figures are part of a new series that will eventually replace quarterly inflation data which remains the RBA’s benchmark release for now. In a speech last Tuesday, Michael Plumb, … Continue reading "Spinning Australia Into Oblivion!"

Another report on the housing crisis, this one from Domain, who just released their first-home buyer report 2026. So, we look at their findings and compare the trends with what is happening in New Zealand. Our Kiwi cousins can teach us a thing or two! Domain says Australia remains one of the most challenging housing … Continue reading "No Housing For You, Or You, Or You!"

This is my edit our our monthly economic and housing update recorded with Nuggets News. In this edition we examine the State of the Union, AI, Market Dynamics, the Australian Economy, housing, and much much more. What are the latest polls really telling us, and where are markets headed? http://www.martinnorth.com/ Details of our one to … Continue reading "Its A Clown Show! Economic Update February 2026"

In our latest show with Property Insider Edwin Almeida, we bell the cat on bad practices in the real estate industry, examine the impact of planning changes on property prices, ask why listings are rising and consider the implications on owners and renters in the months ahead. Buckle-up! If you are buying your home in … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

The latest auction clearance rate data for the week to 22nd February 2026 showed that of the 2,831 listed auctions across the country according to Cotality, 51% of those reported were sold. The number coming to market was higher this past week, as you would expect now the holiday period has passed, but if you … Continue reading "Hot Property Market: Or Not?"