Trump and Huawei: We’ve Been Here Before
Make no mistake. Trump is pushing the world to the brink of disaster. Real negotiations result in win-win situations. Not the win-lose scenarios that have typified just about all his meetings so far.
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Are the Banks Reigniting the Crypto Bull Market
We could be seeing a bitcoin ETF coming out soon. It could mean more institutional investors jumping into this market. The price increase could also have to do with something JP Morgan did.
Can You Teach a Chicken to Dance?
Can you teach a chicken to dance? Yes, you can.A simple ‘click and treat’ technique can have your feathered friend ‘tripping the light fantastic’.
Could This Make Electric Cars Actually Work?
According to a report by Climate Works Australia, there were 2,284 electric vehicles sold in Australia in 2017, a 67% increase from numbers the previous years. And that number is set to increase as consumers get…
What Business Conditions Could Mean for the Economy
So we’re leaning towards the notion that the economy will not correct itself in the next six or so months.
The Genius in Simplicity
Keeping it simple helps minimise the risk of nasty surprises. Yet, to my ongoing surprise, I found that people don’t want simplicity. Money in the bank…boring.
Is Property Finally Cheap?
Property price increases haven’t kept up with salary growth, which means that people have had to borrow increasingly more to get into property. And, there is only so much you can stretch a stagnant salary…
Business Conditions in Australia Falling Sharply: Next Crash Imminent?
With the recent release of the NAB Business Survey, now is a great time to take stock of the Australian economy. In a nutshell, the situation is not good.
I Hope You Listened to My Warnings: Buy Gold
The price of gold is starting to take notice. That shouldn’t be a shock for regular readers. I warned for several months that the yellow metal would break out in December last year. The question…
Australian Property Declines Could See Interest Rates Cut Further
While some remain optimistic, it is hard to ignore the falls already seen, especially in Sydney and Melbourne. And with the news coming out last week that the reserve bank may lower interest rates even…
Watch for This as Australian Property Sours
Property prices could keep on sliding as investors stay on the sidelines. And, with credit conditions tightening, many in Australia looking to buy a home could find it tough too.
Aussie Dollar Forecast: ‘Doom Loop’ and Interest Rate Cuts on Horizon
Today we will be providing a short-term and mid-term Aussie Dollar forecast. While we don’t want to sound like Chicken Little, it seems the outlook is increasingly bearish for the AUD as more economists come…
Why Cobalt Could Fire in the Months Ahead
Global demand for cobalt is rocketing, with the rate of annual increase now at 8-10%. Due to its function in stabilising lithium batteries, the metallic element has become a vital raw material for electric car…
What’s Up with Cobalt Today?
Technically, cobalt is experiencing a correction ― nothing goes up in a straight line forever. Cobalt has corrected to re-test the technical support level US$19 per pound, shown by the blue trend line. If this…
Iron Ore Prices May Slip: Outlook Weakens on Examination of BDI
In November last year we looked at the Baltic Exchange Dry Index (BDI), and flagged how this key indicator was pointing to a slump in iron ore prices. Well that slump came to pass as…