Politics
How bad will the Trump tariffs hit Australia?
While these Trump tariffs on our steel and aluminium exporters into the US can’t be seen as a great gift...
Articles by Peter Switzer
Markets
Why is economist Warren Hogan saying there’s no way there’ll be a rate cut next week?
While there’s a lot of truth in Hogan’s argument, when predicting the future, economists can make weather forecasters look reliable!
Markets
Will the RBA’s Michele Bullock be the country’s special Valentine?
There’s a woman who hopefully will attract an avalanche of cards and flowers because economists strongly suspect she’ll deliver the...
Politics
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says 80% of new jobs have come from the private sector but are his numbers rubbery?
The Federal Treasurer thinks he’s created a pretty economic picture but do business owners and mortgage holders agree?
Politics
How will stock markets react to China taking on Trump?
I see any market convulsions linked to this looming global tariff poker game as a chance to make money.
Markets
NAB gives clue RBA cut is two weeks away
NAB gives rate worriers cause to believe the first rate cut might be February 18 by cutting its fixed rate...
Politics
Trump’s tariff toughness and will we be hurt?
The Trump tariffs have begun and the burning question for us is, will we be negatively affected?
Politics
Is Peter Dutton doing a Trump on crypto?
News reports suggest that the long arm of Donald Trump is set to influence Peter Dutton’s Opposition and possible future...
Markets
10 reasons why a rational RBA should cut rates in February
Only a bunch of nervous Nellie public servants or a team of nincompoops would hold back on a rate cut,...
Politics
Should investors be scared of President Trump?
I have some financial planning clients worried about what President Trump might mean for stocks. Let’s look into this now....