As I write this article the ASX 200 is in freefall, down 170 points, and I wouldn’t be surprised for the selling to continue for the rest of the day. The bond market is seeing strong selling pressure in the US and that has spread to our bond market…
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Reddit versus the Hedge Funds — Latest GameStop Resurgence
We do want to discuss is the catalyst for this latest GameStop resurgence. Because more than just a ‘meme’, it is a fascinating insight. GameStop shares are moving again, and fast…
With Government Support Hydrogen Prices Becoming More Competitive
Hydrogen prices are becoming more competitive as renewable energy goes cheaper. But hydrogen is attractive because when renewables produce too much energy, hydrogen can store that cheap excess energy….
2020 Economy: The Worst Year Since World War Two. What’s Next?
We just finished the worst economic year since the Second World War. What’s next? The final numbers on the economy for 2020 are in (subject to the usual adjustment processes). In the US, GDP growth for 2020 was negative 3.5%. How bad was that? It was worse than 2009, when growth collapsed about 2.4%. It was worse […]
Income Investors Revel in Dividend Bonanza — but Will It Last?
Dividends. They’re probably one of the most divisive aspects of the ASX. Most Aussie investors can’t get enough of dividends. It’s what the ASX is renowned for. Carrying some of the best payout ratios you can find…
Australia Is Doomed — Stuck in Fear of COVID-19 Outbreaks
Each time we get an outbreak, a city locks down and the other states close their borders. My conclusion is that Australia is doomed to be stuck in fear of COVID-19 outbreaks for years. We’ll suffer the economic consequences…
