My family moved to Australia in 2003 — on New Year’s Eve. I remember how the place seemed back then. Literally like paradise. Leaving Germany, the idea of throwing my surfboard into my boat and taking off down the river towards the beach was inconceivable to me. And yet, it became normal. The idea that […]
Macroeconomic News: Insights into Economic Trends and Developments
Coronavirus Scares Government Into New Stimulus Package
Thanks to the coronavirus, the government is once again looking to take drastic measures. They’re petrified about the impact this pandemic will have on the Aussie economy. And they’re preparing to release a new stimulus package.
Why is the ASX down after Fed and RBA Rate Cuts?
The ASX 200 [XJO] is currently down .96% sitting at 6374.2 points. You might be wondering, why is the ASX down after the Federal Reserve and RBA rate cuts over the last two days?
How to Make Money from Fear: Never Waste a Good Crisis
For some industries it is already proving to be a massive opportunity… As the saying goes, ‘Never waste a good crisis.’ If you can spot the broader trends as they happen, then you can turn it into an investing advantage.
Crisis Averted? Printing Money is Hardly a Solution…
US markets rip-snorted higher overnight. The white knights of the world’s central banks were saddling up to ride to the rescue. They announced they were ready to lance the crisis with sharp rate cuts and ‘monetary stimulus’.
‘1984’ Has Come to China — The Suppression of Free Speech in China
I wrote about the importance of our right to protest late last year.
It came on the back of my 30-minute commute to the office turning into a 90-minute crawl.
