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Edwin and I discuss the impact of potential rate hikes, which are not certain, but probable. What is clear though, despite the pressure on many households as reported in the MSM over the weekend, is the strong demand for property in some locations. Who might be buying? We also look at the proposals for changes … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

The RBA may well lift interest rates on Tuesday, so we dive into the data to examine what is going wrong, and who is to blame, as calls to the National Debt Helpline rise, tax breaks for property investors rise, and the costs of housing continues to grow. This marks a D-Day for the economy, … Continue reading "Its D-Day For The Australian Economy!"

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. It was another roller-coaster week on the markets, as US equities fell, the dollar rallied, and precious metals slumped in New York. As well as building tensions … Continue reading "Enough Already! Markets See A Years Turmoil In A Month!"

The Australian Police State is being built block by block, and another step is currently in play. In this important show, I am joined by Robert Barwick, National Chairman; National Research Director and 2025 Senate Candidate for Victoria from The Australian Citizens Party who explains what is happening and what we need to do. The … Continue reading "Stop Them Building The Authoritarian Architecture Block By Block: With Robbie Barwick"

My first economic update with Nuggets News for 2026 where we explore the ructions in markets, the new Neo-mercantile philosophies which are being rolled out, the massive rise in some asset prices, and big changes in the USD. We touch on the changing Geo-political climate, and the recent Greenland and Davos episodes. At home, the … Continue reading "This Ain’t Normal! An Economic Update…"

Today we got the latest CPI data from the ABS, and it was a bit of a shocker, as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.8 per cent in the 12 months to December 2025, up from 3.4 per cent to November. Trimmed mean inflation was 3.3 per cent in the 12 months to December … Continue reading "Rates Will Rise, But Let’s Play Some Numberwang On The CPI Too…"

This is an edit of our latest live show where we went deep into the dynamics of unaffordable housing and what can be done about it. I was joined by Chief Economist and Founder of Macrobusiness Leith van Onselen. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ Details of our one to one service … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Who’s Feeding The Housing Monster? With Leith van Onselen"

Edwin, fresh back from his China trip, shares his insights from the visit, as we look at the ramp up in property activity across the country after the summer hiatus. We examine the latest numbers, with listing rising, and auction numbers lifting, though its early days. And we discuss the broader issues which lay below … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

Whilst Property investing in Australia can deliver long‑term gains, investing does carry real, measurable costs and risks. In addition, taxpayer‑borne tax concessions are worth billions annually, rising with interest rates and rising borrowing costs have pushed hundreds of thousands into mortgage stress. And returns are uncertain, for example when strata levies rise on units, or … Continue reading "The Inconvenient Truth About Property Investing In Australia!"

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. Major sell-offs across US equities and bonds and a slide in the greenback this week sparked fears of a “sell America” trade. We had TINA (There Is … Continue reading "From TACO To TUNA: The Markets’ Adventures In TrumpLand!"