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  DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Australian Peoples Party – A Real Alternative: Ask Robbie & Gerard 11.08.2026 1ч 35мин

  This is an edit of a live show where former Senator Gerard Rennick from the People First Party and Robbie Barwick from the Citizens Party, who together announced the joint formation of the new Australian Peoples Party, joined us to explore the real alternative this new party offers. We explored their policies, and importantly answered … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Australian Peoples Party – A Real Alternative: Ask Robbie & Gerard"
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  Perfect Storm: Home Price Falls Are Spreading Like A Rash! 10.08.2026 15мин

  Well, it seems the truth about the current slide in home prices is emerging, as falls are now quickly spreading to almost every suburb in Sydney and Melbourne, and also into smaller capitals too – once regarded as a one way upward bet by many – as the perfect storm of high inflation, flat wages, … Continue reading "Perfect Storm: Home Price Falls Are Spreading Like A Rash!"
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  It’s Half A Monday Evening Property Rant! 10.08.2026 23мин

  This is a shorter than normal show today as Edwin was not able to join us. However I was able to discuss the latest coverage of the current property correction, thanks to Cookie, and also discussed the question of the RBA decision due tomorrow as mortgage applications are drying up and price falls are accelerating. … Continue reading "It’s Half A Monday Evening Property Rant!"
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  Doh!…. With Tarric Brooker 07.08.2026 1ч 19мин

  In our latest Friday afternoon Journalist Tarric Brooker and I dive deep into the economic and political landscape, with the help of his slides. and try to understand what is going on. And Doh! seems to sum up the current housing mess, the current migration discussions, and the polarisation between different household groups. Importantly, inflation … Continue reading "Doh!…. With Tarric Brooker"
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  Will Labor Really Cut Migration And Will Home Prices Fall Further Too? 06.08.2026 9мин

  There was something in the Labor woodshed about migration that emerged yesterday and which may well signal a further change in policy to reduce migration into Australia. Some tweaks are already in the system, though net migration is hard for governments to control because most of the temporary visa categories are driven by demand and … Continue reading "Will Labor Really Cut Migration And Will Home Prices Fall Further Too?"
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  The First Time Buyer Dilemma… 06.08.2026 14мин

  In this show we dive into the minds of first time buyers and offer 5 reasons why they should buy now, and 5 reasons why they should wait, to highlight the dilemmas they face as the Australian property market is going through a significant pivot. The once sure bet of property values seemly always rising … Continue reading "The First Time Buyer Dilemma…"
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  Investing Now: With Damien Klassen 04.08.2026 1ч 26мин

  In this edit of our live show we looked at the latest across the markets, from AI, the Energy Wars, Inflation and the latest company results with Head of Investments, Damien Klassen. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ Details of our one to one service are here: https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/dfa-one-to-one/ Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ … Continue reading "Investing Now: With Damien Klassen"
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  It’s Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant! 03.08.2026 1ч 2мин

  July numbers are in, and price falls are widening, while listings rise, so what does this mean really? Well, in to-night’s show Edwin and I dive into the detail to figure this out. We also consider the risks from mold and trip hazards, and hidden cameras in property viewing. And Edwin has a tip which … Continue reading "It’s Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"
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  The Australian Property Horror Show Continues… 02.08.2026 18мин

  The latest data shows a deepening housing downturn, which has hit major capital city markets in Sydney and Melbourne hardest and is driving a vendor retreat. Cue The Benny Hill Music… Average home prices across all major centres are off their past peaks, something which will be confirmed when the property analysts publish their results … Continue reading "The Australian Property Horror Show Continues…"
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  Hopium Rules Markets, (Despite More Questions On AI, Rates And Energy) For Now… 01.08.2026 28мин

  This is our latest 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. As we exit July, superficially at least markets rebounded from volatile moves during the week as a bunch of macro issues from the future path of … Continue reading "Hopium Rules Markets, (Despite More Questions On AI, Rates And Energy) For Now…"
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  Robbed Again: Banks Behaving Badly Making Mortgages More Expensive! 31.07.2026 13мин

  According to a recent ASIC report, millions of Australians rely on mortgage offset accounts to reduce the cost of their home loan, but an ASIC review has found customers may have been unknowingly paying more interest than they should because some banks failed to properly manage offset accounts. That’s because banks have not been delivering … Continue reading "Robbed Again: Banks Behaving Badly Making Mortgages More Expensive!"
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  Is The FED All Talk And No Trousers? 30.07.2026 11мин

  Given the importance of the Federal Reserve to the global economy, I always watch the press conference after the Monetary Policy rate decision, the latest of which happened on Wednesday afternoon. Warsh evidently considering doing away with press conferences and on the performance we got, that may not be a bad idea. Actually, he spent … Continue reading "Is The FED All Talk And No Trousers?"
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  Inflation: Still A Massive Problem For Australia! 29.07.2026 8мин

  Do not be fooled, because while the ABS released a set of CPI reports today for June which were just a tad lower than market expectations, surging home-building and services costs could still force the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise interest rates later this year. They included the June monthly, and the quarterly series, … Continue reading "Inflation: Still A Massive Problem For Australia!"
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  DFA Live Q&A: The Great Australian Property Bust: For How Long? With Leith van Onselen 28.07.2026 1ч 32мин

  In this edit of our live show I was joined by Leith van Onselen Chief Economist at Macrobusiness and Nucleus Wealth. We examined the latest economic and political drivers of the housing market. How will this play out, and will Government intervention change the story, or are we set for a long drawn-out slide? Go … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A: The Great Australian Property Bust: For How Long? With Leith van Onselen"
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  It’s Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant! 27.07.2026 1ч 8мин

  The latest from our property insider, Edwin Almeida, as we parse the latest industry commentary on the property market. Are the falls significant and widespread, and will they continue? What can we tell from previous property cycles? If you are buying your home in Sydney’s contentious market, you do not need to stand alone. This … Continue reading "It’s Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"
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  The Great Australian Property Bust… For How Long? 26.07.2026 16мин

  The evidence is gathering that the Australian property market is continuing to wilt, as buyer sentiment remains subdued. And the truth is, we are probably only in the foothills of the property bust so far. This week’s preliminary auction clearance rate was 52.4 per cent across 1421 auctions, according to Cotality research. It’s the third … Continue reading "The Great Australian Property Bust… For How Long?"
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  Markets React To Red Light Warnings from AI, Inflation, Energy Wars and Tariffs! 25.07.2026 21мин

  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. Most markets posted weekly losses, dragged down by the widening conflict in the Middle East, concerns over heavy capital spending by major names such as Alphabet and … Continue reading "Markets React To Red Light Warnings from AI, Inflation, Energy Wars and Tariffs!"
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  A Deep Dive On Central Coast Property! 24.07.2026 22мин

  In this show I look at post code 2251, (Avoca Beach, Bensville, Copacabana, Davistown, Green Point, Kincumber, Macmasters Beach, Saratoga, Yattalunga) and examine the latest price trends and broader drivers of this area. The 2251 area around Copacabana and Davistown is best understood as a mature, high‑amenity coastal and waterfront cluster with limited capacity for … Continue reading "A Deep Dive On Central Coast Property!"
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  The Case For More Rate Hikes Builds As Job Markets Remains (Mostly) Strong! 23.07.2026 12мин

  Today we got the ABS Labour Force data for June 2026 and the strong result cements further the likelihood of another RBA rate hike this year. Traders are now pricing in a 36 per cent chance of higher borrowing costs when the RBA meets next month and are now fully priced for one more increase … Continue reading "The Case For More Rate Hikes Builds As Job Markets Remains (Mostly) Strong!"
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  Home Price Momentum Crushed By Credit Drought! 22.07.2026 14мин

  One of the critical factors in our core market model is a set of linkages between home price momentum and input factors, such as demand, migration, interest rates, Government incentives, inflation and availability of credit. Each has an influence on the others, and on the trajectory of home prices. But the greatest of these is … Continue reading "Home Price Momentum Crushed By Credit Drought!"