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Martin North

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This is an edit of a live discussion as I explore with Chris Bates the pressure to get onto the property ladder, and how people manage to stay on, in the light of the current election campaigns, and expected market dynamics ahead. We will also explore the role of a broker and future of property … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Getting And Staying On The Property Ladder With Chris Bates"

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Getting And Staying On The Property Ladder With Chris Bates

Well superficially, headline and trimmed mean inflation are both finally back inside the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target band based on the latest data from the ABS today. Annual CPI inflation was 2.4 per cent in the March quarter, unchanged from the December quarter. Trimmed mean annual inflation was 2.9 per cent, down from 3.3 … Continue reading "We (The Tax Payer) Saved The Inflation Day; Or Did We?"

We (The Tax Payer) Saved The Inflation Day; Or Did We?

As the election approaches, I wanted to underline again the dramatic issues renters are facing across the country. I will be publishing my latest household surveys for April tomorrow, but Anglicare Australia just released their Rental Affordability Snapshot report for 2025, based on a survey of over 51,000 rental listings across the country using data … Continue reading "Renters Thrown Under The Bus… By Design!"

Renters Thrown Under The Bus… By Design!

The current narrative that pressures on households are easing, as recycled through the election campaign, are questioned when you look at the real data. So today I walk through our latest analysis of our 52,000 household surveys. The findings reveal that, whilst at the margin there has been some slight improvement for some, the truth … Continue reading "Households Under The Pump As Housing Costs Soar!"

Households Under The Pump As Housing Costs Soar!

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. It has been another momentous week on the markets, having fallen hard in reaction to Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, but which have now clawed back most of … Continue reading "Bluster or Beef? – The “There And Back Again” Market Crash!"

Bluster or Beef? – The “There And Back Again” Market Crash!

So now we know, Labor is headed into a landslide result from the election, after Liberal votes fell away and the opposition leader Peter Dutton lost his seat. If the number holds through to the end of the count, it will be the highest two-party preferred vote since World War II, exceeding the 55.7 per … Continue reading "A Bigger, More Taxed, Less Housed Australia Incoming?"

A Bigger, More Taxed, Less Housed Australia Incoming?

This is our post-election Rant, where Edwin and I discuss the fall-out on property from the results. Prices will be driven higher in some areas, thanks to supply pressure and increasing demand, but not uniformly, as there are other important factors in play… http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ Find more … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

This is an edited version of a live discussion as I explore the latest market moves with Damien Klassen, Head of Investments at Nucleus Wealth and Walk The World Funds. Are the bulls back, or is a recession incoming? http://www.martinnorth.com/ Details of our one to one service are here: https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/dfa-one-to-one/ Go to the Walk The … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Are The Bulls Back? Investing Now: With Damien Klassen"

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Are The Bulls Back? Investing Now: With Damien Klassen

We have had a slew of data recently, which tells the true sorry story about Australian Households. While the election campaign was centred on costs of living, the nature of the problem was not explored, nor were the solutions thrown out on the stump addressing the real pain which is out there. For context, the … Continue reading "Can’t Spend; Won’t Spend Says Households As Recession Looms…"

Can’t Spend; Won’t Spend Says Households As Recession Looms…

On Wednesday we got the latest FOMC rate decision from Jerome Powell and the FED, following their first meeting since President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcements last month. He made it clear in the subsequent press conference that the US economy, based on the bulk of available data is still tracking well, and whilst the … Continue reading "Just Don’t Mention Stagflation, As Uncertainty Rises!"

Just Don’t Mention Stagflation, As Uncertainty Rises!

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!

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