Finance & Fury Podcast

In today’s episode, we will be looking at how population growth affects economic output, along with what the optimal population growth rate is, depending on the economy that you live in.

In this episode, we look at the recent Ipsos survey with predictions on the year ahead. How accurate have these predictions been in the past and do the results spell trouble for the share market in 2023?

In today’s episode, we look at the economics and viability of solar energy at large, along with the cost benefits analysis when it comes to putting this on your home, viewing this from an investment perspective.

In this episode, we look at geopolitical risks and their effects on equity portfolios. We explore how certain events impact asset pricing, what events can be ignored and how to help mitigate any risks.

In this episode, we look back at 2022 and how to remove one major cognitive bias that impacts our ability to make financial decisions or, make rational choices in general.

In this episode, we look at the history of taxes and what I believe is a new type of tax that we will face, being a tailored carbon tax based around your spending. 

In this episode, we explore the concept of liquidity and what role this plays towards investment risks. We also look at the current issues with Blackstone and if illiquidity is really a bad thing, or something that can protect investors from themselves.

In this episode, we look at a road to regulation for stable coins and the fallout this would have on markets.

In this episode, we break down the economic factors of productions and rather than applying these to an economy, look at using these principals in your everyday life to maximise your own life and personal wealth.

In this episode, we go through a full summary on the FTX collapse and lessons that can be learnt. We also look at the many moving pieces along with the potential fallout and implications for crypto markets at large.  

In this episode, we look at the economics of Hollywood and how this has changed over time – to help look at the potential future of their revenue streams. We compare those that produce entertainment to those that demand it.

In this episode, we look at the roles of Central Banks and if they go bankrupt, will they bring the economy and global financial system down with them?  

In this episode, we look at hedging international investments. But what does hedging mean, and how can it help or hurt your investment returns on international investments?

In this episode, we look at if borrowing to invest is still worth it with higher interest rates. We also look at if it is better to reduce debt or use it to build wealth?

In this episode, we look at the chances of Australia going into another recession and compare this to the last one that we were told we had to have.

In this episode, we look at one of the most disruptive factors for real economic growth.

In this episode, we look at the current state of the market and black swan events.

In this episode, we will be looking at a better way to select an investment than relying solely on historical performances.

In this episode, we will be doing a deeper dive into historical returns, particularly focusing on if past performance is useful when selecting investments.

In this episode, we look at some recent data from the ABS. We look at the statistical concept of poverty, how to focus on what you need and not to compare yourself to others and averages.