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Martin North

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

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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?"

Gouged By ColesWorth, In Spades?

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…"

Markets Trying To Make Sense Of The Senseless…

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!"

A “Down The Rabbit Hole” Special; In Reverse!

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…"

In The Front Line Of The Rental Crisis: With Morgan Cox…

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!"

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

This is an edited version of a live discussion about finance and property, as we look at the latest data and ask where has Australian gone wrong? Prices relative to income are off the charts, property listings are rising, and despite the hopium of prices rises off the back of a single rate cut, the … Continue reading "DFA Live HD Replay: Property Questions And Answers…"

DFA Live HD Replay: Property Questions And Answers…

We got the next tranche of monthly inflation data from the ABS today, which showed that the Consumer Price Index indicator edged down to 2.4%, which is below economists’ estimate of 2.5%. The headline figure has now been inside the RBA’s 2-3% band for seven straight months. One important point of distinction with the monthly … Continue reading "Inflation Sticks To The Script: Probably…."

Inflation Sticks To The Script: Probably….

In this show, I want to go beyond the superficial analysis of the recent budget given my in box has been flooded by “analysis: thousands of sources, much missing the point. And in passing a recognition that the proposal to remove the non compete clause in employee contracts, is one welcome surprise. But the Spin … Continue reading "Beyond The Budget BS…"

Beyond The Budget BS…

In this “Election Special” Journalist Tarric Brooker and I discuss the announced election, and look at the data surrounding the upcoming campaigns. This is perhaps one of the most consequential elections of the recent era, and we touch on the main policy areas, around housing, employment, productivity, infrastructure, and the gas reservation. Make your vote … Continue reading "The Great Budget Bust Up: With Tarric Brooker…"

The Great Budget Bust Up: With Tarric Brooker…

It seems that markets are beginning to read the room, as the unwinding of the so-called rules based order – which really was based on a Pax Americana Hegemony, is falling apart. After the 25% auto imports tariffs were announced this week, the so called “Liberation Day”, on April 2, when Trump said he plans … Continue reading "Market Disorder Incoming As “Pax Americana” Unwinds…"

Market Disorder Incoming As “Pax Americana” Unwinds…

This is an edited version of a live discussion as I explore the latest from our modelling deep dive the latest households mortgage and rental stress analysis. See my earlier show where I discussed the disconnect between reality and the current political election discourse. With just under half of households caught in a cash flow … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Post Code Analysis: Where Households Are Hurting"

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Post Code Analysis: Where Households Are Hurting

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