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It’s been another spicy week in the political and property sector, so in this weeks rant Edwin and I look at the latest Government announcements – could there be an election incoming?). We also discuss the rising number of deceased estates, and how tenants need to protect themselves when taking on a new leased property. … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

I caught up with Morgan Cox, who asked a simple and direct question on ABC Q&A the other day about the rental crisis hitting Australian families, and migration. The answers from the panelist were appalling, and showed they were playing lip-service to the issue rather than wanted to deal with the real issue, which should … Continue reading "In The Front Line Of The Rental Crisis: With Morgan Cox…"

This the latest in our occasional “Rabbit Hole” series, with my friend George, where we test the bounds of reality, from politics to the financial system. This time roles are reversed, as I am a guest on my own show! Thus, we explore some of the philosophical foundations which under pin current events, and in … Continue reading "A “Down The Rabbit Hole” Special; In Reverse!"

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 complex week, with the interplay of tariffs, central bank non-decisions, and company reports plus the witching trades on Friday adding to the mix. Never-ending … Continue reading "Markets Trying To Make Sense Of The Senseless…"

Last Tuesday I had Andy Schmulow the ACP Candidate for the Senate in NSW in the upcoming election, on my live show. Dr Schmulow left no stone unturned as he methodically called out the power of big business from the Banks, Airlines, Big Consulting Firms and Supermarkets, across Australia who are systematically gouging ordinary households … Continue reading "Gouged By ColesWorth, In Spades?"

Overnight we got the latest decision from the US Federal Open Market Committee keeping its benchmark federal funds rate steady for the second straight meeting, in a target range of 4.25%-4.5%. But in the subsequent press conference, where Fed Chair Jerome Powell seemed to be tip-toeing through a potential minefield, he said the committee had … Continue reading "“Transitory” Inflation Is Back, Baby…"

The ABS released their latest and now infamously wobbly employment data today which reported a surprising dropped in February, declining by 52,800 — led by full-time roles — compared with a forecast 30,000 increase. The outcome was the sharpest fall in employment since December 2023. The jobless rate held at 4.1%, reflecting a fall in … Continue reading "Another Messy Employment Story…"

This is my edit of our monthly economic update recorded with Nuggets News, where we parse the latest news and data and try to figure what is really going on. This time we focus on the fall out from the trade wars, and Australia’s economic prospects ahead of the upcoming budget and election. http://www.martinnorth.com/ Details … Continue reading "Economic Update March 2025"

This is an edited version of a live discussion Dr Andy Schmulow, Associate Professor of Law at the Faculty of Business and Law, School of Law, Wollongong and NSW Senate Candidate for the Australian Citizens Party. He is internationally recognised as a deep subject-matter expert on financial system regulation, regulating to compel better conduct in … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Face To Face With Assoc Prof Andy Schmulow"

This week we dive into the questions of selecting an Auctioneer, under-quoting and the competition for regulation between Sydney and Melbourne, plus the latest trends in prices and listings. And Edwin shares some feedback direct from the industry, so we can see how they are seeing things. Below the hood, things are not as presented … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"