Property prices continue to spiral higher across most of the country. No surprise then the Reserve Bank NZ announces LVR limits to try to reduce the risks from highly leveraged borrowers.
Some might say, too little too late..
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An interactive exploration of the DFA studio, with George, an experienced TV engineer. We examine the elements which enable us to to make our shows… and touch on a few economic issues in passing…..
Thanks to George for recording his end, and for playing with the smoke machine!
Steve Mickenbecker is Canstar’s Group Executive, Financial Services & Chief Commentator. https://www.canstar.com.au/
With more than 30 years of experience in the Australian financial services industry Steve enjoys sharing his expertise across topics such as home loans, superannuation, insurance, mortgages, banking, credit cards, investment, budgeting, money management and more.
CONTENTS
0:00 Start 0:32 Introduction 1:22 Latest Household Surveys 5:15 Retail 6:30 Low Low Rates 16:28 Buy Now Pay Later – UK Report 23:00 Customer Protections 24:40 Financial Education – The Spending Problem 32:40 Conclusions
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The latest in my series of Friday afternoon discussions with journalist Tarric Brooker – who is @AvidCommentator on Twitter.
CONTENTS 0:00 Start 0:34 Introduction 1:20 RBA Statement 7:50 Removal of Stimulus 10:30 Regulation of Buy Now Pay Later 13:15 Retail Economy 15:59 Farming – No Pickers, Tourism, Job Mix 19:50 Silence from Labor 25:00 Election soon? 27:15 Biden And policy change 31:30 ScoMo and The Back Bench 35:00 Conclusion and Outtro
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The latest edition of our finance and property news digest with a distinctively Australian flavour.
CONTENTS 0:00 Start 0:34 Introduction 0:44 RBA On Property Prices 4:00 Retail Trade Figures 7:24 Home Ownership Pipe Dream 14:30 Over-reliance On Property 18:40 University Jobs Are Going 22:10 US Jobless Claims 26:30 UK Negative Rates And Bank Of England 29:20 Conclusions and Outtro
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Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North looks at the growing pool of debt as a result of Government and RBA policy. Given the high levels of household debt already in place, what are the implications?
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