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Bernd Struben

Bernd Struben earned his BA in economics from the University of Michigan in 1991, with post-graduate studies in environmental economics at the University of Connecticut. Over the years he’s written about and analysed the tourism industry in the Caribbean; Europe’s commercial real estate markets; and, since moving to Australia in 2010, global and Aussie share markets. Bernd studies geopolitical and macroeconomic trends, alongside sector and company specific data, to gauge what he believes could be tomorrow's best investments. In his free time, you might find Bernd at the beach with his family or working on his next science fiction novel.

Recent Articles

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Galileo Mining share price is charging higher today

| Bernd Struben

All four of the miner’s latest drill holes intersected promising nickel and copper sulphide mineralisation.

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum price collapses 35% in a week. Are crypto sharks to blame?

| Bernd Struben

Shark traders can earn a 10-15% liquidation fee by targeting overly-leveraged crypto investors.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price rockets 14% but experts say cryptos aren't out of the woods yet

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have come under pressure from rising interest rates and falling confidence as some major projects have collapsed or paused…

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 iron ore shares getting hammered on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

China imports some one billion tonnes of iron ore each year, but it’s economy looks to be slowing.

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech company just became profitable, and its shares are rocketing 14%

| Bernd Struben

Credit Clear saw a record month in May, with $3.03 million in revenue.

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Share Market News

Fortescue share price plunges 7%, but here's why Twiggy's not worried about a Chinese iron ore cartel

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 iron ore giant is among the lowest cost producers of the industrial metal.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price lifts amid new sustainability partnership

| Bernd Struben

Airlines are turning to sustainable aviation fuel to reduce their carbon emissions.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Monday: What you need to know about lithium and which ASX shares are cashing in on it

| Bernd Struben

The Australian government has listed lithium as a critical mineral for its importance in EV and grid storage batteries.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares the market has overlooked: fundies

| Bernd Struben

With businesses still rebounding from the pandemic and now facing an era of rising interest rates, where should ASX investors…

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Cryptocurrencies

Why US$19,500 is a line in the sand for the Bitcoin price

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin has never fallen below any of its prior cycle peaks during its 12 years of trading.

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Cryptocurrencies

Dogecoin investor sues Elon Musk for US$258 billion. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Most all cryptos, save select stablecoins, are down sharply since 2021.

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Energy Shares

Vulcan Energy share price tumbles despite positive lithium project update

| Bernd Struben

Tapping the Earth’s natural heat to extract lithium will help the company achieve its zero carbon goals.

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Gold

Investing in ASX 200 gold shares? Here's the latest on the gold price forecast

| Bernd Struben

Newmont’s CEO sees the support price for gold heading higher amid rising inflation and higher interest rates.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Dogecoin price just leapt 15%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Despite today’s big gain, the meme token remains down more than 90% from its record highs.

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Resources Shares

Up 566% in a year, Lake Resources share price surges 10% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium share will be added to the ASX 200 on Monday as part of the quarterly review.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Hawsons Iron share price is rocketing 25% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX iron ore miner expects its flagship project to commence production in 2024.

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BNPL shares

Is the 'path to profit impossible' for Zip shares?

| Bernd Struben

The buy now, pay later sector has seen bad debt levels soar.

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Share Market News

Why ASX 200 shares are charging higher following super-sized US Fed rate hike

| Bernd Struben

Fed chair Jerome Powell waved off fears of a US recession, indicating the economy is well positioned to handle the…

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Transport Shares

Transurban shares poised for rapid dividend recovery: expert

| Bernd Struben

Morgans believes the ASX 200 toll road operator and developer will provide a high level of risk-adjusted returns over the…

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Energy Shares

'Resilient growth profile': Why this broker is tipping Santos shares to outperform

| Bernd Struben

Morgans believes Santos’ resilient growth profile sees it well placed to outperform over the next 12 months.

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Bank Shares

Why are ASX 200 bank shares having another day to forget?

| Bernd Struben

As interest rates head higher, the number of distressed mortgage holders is expected to rise.

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Cryptocurrencies

What is the realised Bitcoin price and why does it matter?

| Bernd Struben

Data indicates the majority of Bitcoin holders are now underwater.

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Share Market News

Worried about interest rates and your ASX shares? Here's the latest from the RBA

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has fallen almost 10% since the RBA’s first rate hike on 3 May.

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Energy Shares

Ampol share price slips amid $150 million sustainable financing initiative

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 energy company will use the new capital for general purposes.

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Cryptocurrencies

Can the upcoming merge save the Ethereum price from further destruction?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have come under tremendous pressure as global interest rates head higher for the first time in a decade.

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Gold

Why this fund manager sees major upside potential for the Northern Star share price

| Bernd Struben

Gold continues to be a popular store of wealth as investors eye a year of rising costs and higher interest…

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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum price just plummeted 17%. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors will be closely watching what the US Federal Reserve does, and says, following Wednesday’s meeting.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares getting hit hardest today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are concerned the US Fed may move aggressively to stem the highest US inflation levels in 40 years.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why is the Bitcoin price crashing 16% today?

| Bernd Struben

The prospect of rapid interest rate increases and a pause in trading among a major global crypto lender have roiled…

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price crashing 18% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Higher than expected inflation figures out of the US have investors fretting over potentially outsized interest rate rises.

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Investing Strategies

ASX shares and inheritances: Survey reveals how Aussies plan to get rich

| Bernd Struben

Hint: Only 5% believe having a financial planner is the best way to grow wealth.

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Cryptocurrencies

Could cryptos be facing an upcoming wave of institutional selling?

| Bernd Struben

The majority of investors who’ve bought Bitcoin or Ethereum since late 2020 are underwater.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle share price fizzling 7% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

The buy now pay, later sector is seeing increased competition just as interest rates rise.

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BNPL shares

The Block share price is down 7% on Friday. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are awaiting the latest inflation data due out of the United States tonight to gauge the pace of upcoming…

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Travel Shares

Why is the Air New Zealand share price falling today?

| Bernd Struben

Uncertainty continues to hamper investor confidence in the travel industry for now.

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Cryptocurrencies

'No crazy bug': Here's the latest on the Ethereum merge

| Bernd Struben

The shift from a proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake protocol will speed up transactions and greatly reduce the amount of energy…

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Travel Shares

'We need your help': What's dragging on the Qantas share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The flying kangaroo is facing ground staff shortages as travel numbers rebound quickly.

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Retail Shares

Guess which ASX retail share is rebounding 22% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Mosaic Brands closed down 53% yesterday after reporting it was looking at a full year loss in FY22.

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Energy Shares

ASX coal shares have been soaring lately. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Strong demand and tight supply have sent coal prices to record highs this year.

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Bank Shares

What exactly is going on with ASX 200 bank shares and the RBA rate rise?

| Bernd Struben

The banks could come under pressure if the Aussie housing market falls.

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