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Martin North

We discuss the latest finance and digital business news, with a distinctively Australian flavour

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog

Here we go again, more uncertainly relating to Trumps Favorite policy tool, which has been thrown into turmoil after the US trade court issued a rare rebuke blocking many of the import taxes he has threatened and imposed on other countries. The US trade court is part of the nation’s federal court system and was … Continue reading "The Tariff Snakes And Ladders Game Takes Another Turn!"

The Tariff Snakes And Ladders Game Takes Another Turn!

New Zealand has been on a more aggressive monetary policy path, having pushed rates high enough to create a recession, then cut them again after starting its easing cycle in August lowering the OCR by 225 points including another 25 basis points today, making the RBNZ one of the most aggressive rate cutters among its … Continue reading "Kiwis Get Another Rate Cut: But Will Home Prices Respond?"

Kiwis Get Another Rate Cut: But Will Home Prices Respond?

This is an edited version of a live discussion with Investment Manager at Alto Capital Tony Locantro, as we explore the current financial and social landscape. Details of our one to one service are here: https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/dfa-one-to-one/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A Replay: What The ??? Just Happened? With Tony Locantro"

DFA Live Q&A Replay: What The ??? Just Happened? With Tony Locantro

Edwin and I discuss the latest from the property market, and the political and economic events which underpin it. Funny how politicians seem to look after their own interests, not ours, and how the spin from the property sector continues to diverge from reality on the ground. Meantime, energy prices are set to rise, even … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

Believe it or not, its now 12 months since the Senate Inquiry into Regional Banking released their report. You may recall that I, working with The Regional’s Dale Webster, alongside the Citizens Party and others, managed to get the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee to look at banking in the regions, and … Continue reading "No Cash, Crickets And A War Of Mass Distraction!"

No Cash, Crickets And A War Of Mass Distraction!

This is our weekly market update where we start in the US, cross to Europe and Asia, and end in Australia, covering crypto and commodities along the way. U.S. equities pulled back this week after a torrid rally, as investors turned their attention to tax and spending legislation poised to swell the U.S. government’s $36 … Continue reading "The Markets React To The Art Of The Deal Going Full Picasso!"

The Markets React To The Art Of The Deal Going Full Picasso!

The strong message I continue to get from my household surveys is that many households feel trapped in the jaws of ever higher prices, and see a real devaluation in their effective income, which means they are going backwards. Many are working more hours and multiple jobs to try and get by. Yet the Government … Continue reading "Reality Versus The Statisticians: Yes You Do Have An Real Income Recession!"

Reality Versus The Statisticians: Yes You Do Have An Real Income Recession!

Something important is happening in the Bond markets which will impact us all. In short, all around the world it seems, investors are more reluctant to lend to governments over long terms. Overall, bond investors are demanding more compensation to buy longer maturities — and not just for the US. Japanese and UK 30-year yields … Continue reading "Signals From The Bond Market Front Line…"

Signals From The Bond Market Front Line…

Funny how Bond markets seem to look past most of what RBA Governor Michelle Bullock said in her post Monetary Policy Committee meeting yesterday, but remember they are gamblers. As was expected, the RBA cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent in its second reduction this year, but revelations during … Continue reading "Expect The Unexpected As Uncertainty Spirals…"

Expect The Unexpected As Uncertainty Spirals…

This is an edited version of a live discussion as I explore the thorny question of how to get good advice, and best value from Real Estate Agents. I will be joined by insiders who will share their industry insights. Aaron Scott https://www.brightagent.com/Edwin Almeida info@ribbonproperty.com.au Details of our one to one service are here: https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/dfa-one-to-one/ … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A Replay: How To Get The Best From A Real Estate Agent"

DFA Live Q&A Replay: How To Get The Best From A Real Estate Agent

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