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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

This is an edited version of a live discussion Dr Andy Schmulow, Associate Professor of Law at the Faculty of Business and Law, School of Law, Wollongong and NSW Senate Candidate for the Australian Citizens Party. He is internationally recognised as a deep subject-matter expert on financial system regulation, regulating to compel better conduct in … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Face To Face With Assoc Prof Andy Schmulow"

DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Face To Face With Assoc Prof Andy Schmulow

This is my edit of our monthly economic update recorded with Nuggets News, where we parse the latest news and data and try to figure what is really going on. This time we focus on the fall out from the trade wars, and Australia’s economic prospects ahead of the upcoming budget and election. http://www.martinnorth.com/ Details … Continue reading "Economic Update March 2025"

Economic Update March 2025

The ABS released their latest and now infamously wobbly employment data today which reported a surprising dropped in February, declining by 52,800 — led by full-time roles — compared with a forecast 30,000 increase. The outcome was the sharpest fall in employment since December 2023. The jobless rate held at 4.1%, reflecting a fall in … Continue reading "Another Messy Employment Story…"

Another Messy Employment Story…

Overnight we got the latest decision from the US Federal Open Market Committee keeping its benchmark federal funds rate steady for the second straight meeting, in a target range of 4.25%-4.5%. But in the subsequent press conference, where Fed Chair Jerome Powell seemed to be tip-toeing through a potential minefield, he said the committee had … Continue reading "“Transitory” Inflation Is Back, Baby…"

“Transitory” Inflation Is Back, Baby…

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…

As we meet Easter head on, thoughts of course turn to the Chocolate Easter Egg. If you walk round the stores, you will note a few trends. First. Prices are significantly higher than the past couple of years. Second, the size of the eggs are smaller, thanks to shrinkflation, with some items 10% smaller than … Continue reading "What Egg-actly Is Going On With The Incredible Shrinking Easter Egg Scam?"

What Egg-actly Is Going On With The Incredible Shrinking Easter Egg Scam?

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