Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog

I have been saying for some time that some property markets are on the turn. More evidence of this has now been published. And while aggregate data is averaged, CoreLogic’s October report does highlights a modest rise in national home values, but easing annual growth, and shifting market dynamics across different regions and property segments … Continue reading "The Property Price Downturn Is Spreading…."

In our surveys we include a question on whether households trust the federal and state governments to do the right thing for them. And the answer is a resounding, no. The question of whether we do trust those elected officials who theoretically at least should be looking after our interests, seems to highlight that in … Continue reading "Never Trust The Government?"

Well now we know. While the annual Australian headline inflation rate slipped to 2.8%, which is just within the RBA’s target 2-3% band, from 3.8% in the June quarter and is the lowest since March 2021, underlying inflation remains well above the RBA’s 2 per cent to 3 per cent target band at 3.5 per … Continue reading "Big Consequences As The Inflation Higher For Longer Drama Plays Out As Expected…"

This is an edited version of a live discussion with property insider Edwin Almeida, as we explore the question of whether we really need a Real Estate Agent at all. What are the alternatives offered by tech and self-management? Do they work? Original stream here: https://youtube.com/live/tbg3YhuYV-A http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A Replay: Who Needs A Real Estate Agent Now? With Edwin Almeida"

Back to our normal Monday schedule now, with Edwin in full flight on Albo watch, as we kick over the latest property data and trends. We look at recent announcements from NSW on rental protections, which are following those in VIC, (where the tribunal is very busy) and also examine the VIC policy of easier … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

This is a show about housing affordability and specifically lobbying from certain banks to reduce mortgage lending buffers in which we look at evidence provided to the Senate Economics Reference Committee inquiry into the Financial Regulatory Framework And Home Ownership which was chaired by NSW Senator Andrew Bragg, with Jess Walsh the ALP Senator for … Continue reading "Opening The Housing Affordability Can Of Worms…."

This is our weekly market update, where we start in the UK, cross to Europe and Asia, and end in Australia, covering commodities and crypto along the way. And yes folks, this is a dense data-rich show, so be warned! On Friday, global stocks slipped, finishing the week lower amid U.S. election jitters, while oil … Continue reading "Trick or Treat? The Markets Are Confused!"

I am joined by Tarric Brooker, journalist and chartmeister as we look at the changing face of Australia, as shown by household formation, and demographics. It seems politicians are playing the spin game, whilst ignoring the realities for real people. Tarric’s article here: https://www.burnouteconomics.com/p/can-government-print-jobs-and-what http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ Find … Continue reading "The Jobs Printer Goes Brrrr… With Tarric Brooker"

The Washington-based IMF just published In its biannual world economic outlook, which said that central banks had scored a major achievement to return inflation to the pre-pandemic average without inflicting a global recession. They go one to say that economic developments over the past four years have had a lot to do with how individual … Continue reading "Inflation Fears Still Haunt (Especially Australia)…"

Yes, we are back with our latest Rant as Edwin makes an offer for Albo’s property, we pull apart the latest announcables, and point out the risks in the market, if you believe the wrong sources of information. Next week we are back to our normal Monday time slot. http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Wednesday Evening Property Rant!"