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The latest data from the US BLS showed that superficially the core consumer price index, regarded as a measure of underlying inflation because it strips out volatile food and energy costs, rose 2.7% in December from a year earlier. That’s just a touch more than the 2.6% annual advance in November, which was the smallest … Continue reading "No Rate Cuts? The Inflation Genie IS Still Out The Bottle!"

This is an edit of a live show where we delved into the question of household debt in Australia and how it translates into pressure on households. We looked at nominated specific post codes from our followers. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ Details of our one to one service are here: … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Households Haunted By Debt: Which Post Codes Are Worse?"

Our property insider Edwin and I discuss the latest media spin on property compared with the granular reality, consider the implications of the high-rise building craze, and also have tips on property insurance which you need to hear. More importantly, is it jam or cream first on a scone? Also guess where Edwin will be … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

The fourth-quarter US reporting season kicks off with JPMorgan set to report before the opening bell in New York on Tuesday. Strategas Securities’ Ryan Grabinski said the bar is low for every sector but technology. “With Technology expected to post earnings growth of roughly 27 per cent for the fourth quarter, we continue to come … Continue reading "Markets Soar Into 2026 As Politics And Power Plays Trumps Economics!"

For our first show of 2026, Tarric and I dive deep into the data on housing, per capita data and the recent polls, plus a look at the implication of the events in Venezuela in the context of global hegemony. Are we going down the gurgler, and how can we stop it? Tarric’s slides can … Continue reading "The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves! With Tarric Brooker"

When Labor brought forward their 5% deposit scheme for first home buyers to 1 October 2025, Property Analysts warned that this could push up prices for homes below the new cut offs. Prices for both were growing at a similar rate before that time, and a sharp diversion emerged after the deposit scheme’s expansion was … Continue reading "Labor’s “Shoot Ready Aim” Housing Policy Did Lift Home Prices!"

Inflation cooled faster than anticipated to 3.4 per cent in November, as a wave of retail discounting helped ease the pressure on household budgets during the holiday period. So while the Australian Bureau of Statistics noted persistent heat in housing, food and transport costs, the headline figure was dragged down by aggressive Black Friday sales … Continue reading "Don’t Be Fooled By The Latest CPI Read; Rate Hikes Are Coming!"

In our first live show of 2026 I am joined by Head of Investments Damien Klassen From Nucleus Wealth and Walk The World Funds. With the fast-moving events in Venezuela, Ukraine and Taiwan, where powerful leaders seek to impose their authority despite the so-called rules-based order, we consider whether this shift in the world order … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A Replay: Investing In An Age Of Rising Imperialism: With Damien Klassen"

We are back for our first Rant of the year with Property Insider Edwin Ameida and I looking at the projections for property this year, chaos in the construction sector, and the impact of Government policy on First Time Buyers and Investors. 2026 will certainly be an interesting year! If you are buying your home … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

At the start of the new year, it is worth spending just a little time to make sure your finances are in the bets possible fettle. So today we look at six things to do to optimise your financial life. And as always we consider both money in and money out, but with a specific … Continue reading "6 Levers To Pull To Boost Your Finances In 2026"