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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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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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Technology Shares

How has the Xero share price performed since reporting FY22 results?

| Bernd Struben

Most ASX tech shares have come under pressure this year amid rising interest rates.

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ETFs

How has the ASX-listed Betashares CRYP ETF been performing?

| Bernd Struben

The ETF launched shortly before the world’s top cryptocurrencies hit all-time highs and began to slide.

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Technology Shares

How are ASX 200 tech shares performing following the RBA rate hike?

| Bernd Struben

On the heels of the RBA interest rate hike, the tech sector is far outperforming the financial sector.

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Bank Shares

Why are ASX 200 bank shares plunging on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Banks can increase their lending margins amid higher rates, but they could see negative impacts on the quality of their…

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Bank Shares

Which ASX 200 bank is the first to pass on the full RBA rate hike?

| Bernd Struben

Westpac lifted its mortgage lending rates and also increased the interest paid on its one-year term deposits.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Fonterra share price surges on $50 million share buyback announcement

| Bernd Struben

The dairy co-op is engaging in a $50 million on-market share buyback.

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Economy

ASX 200 dives on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

Governor Philip Lowe flagged that Australians can expect further rate hikes ahead to temper hot running inflation.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium share price shakes off oversupply concerns to march 8% higher today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are reconsidering the medium-term lithium supply and demand outlook.

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Cryptocurrencies

'Wherever there's smoke there's probably crypto,' warns Dogecoin founder

| Bernd Struben

Jackson Palmer doesn’t believe cryptos really offer valuable cutting-edge new technology.

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BNPL shares

When will it end? Zip share price plummets again on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

ASX BNPL shares have been widely sold off as investors eye a mid-term future with higher interest rates.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Perenti share price is rocketing 18% today

| Bernd Struben

Evolution Mining’s Cowal contract represents one of the largest underground mining projects in Barminco’s history.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sky Network share price tumbles 6% on acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

The potential acquisition would expand Sky’s presence in radio and outdoor advertising.

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Cryptocurrencies

Forget Terra. ANZ moves ahead with Aussie dollar pegged stablecoin

| Bernd Struben

Unlike the algorithmic Terra stablecoin, A$DC is fully backed by Aussie dollars.

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Cryptocurrencies

Can Terra's Luna 2.0 avoid another 'death spiral'

| Bernd Struben

Luna had a market cap of some US$28 billion before it collapsed last month.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why are Bitcoin miners selling their holdings?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto miners have come under pressure amid rising costs and falling returns.

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Economy

What to expect from the RBA interest rate decision this week

| Bernd Struben

It's widely-tipped the official cash rate will rise again tomorrow. The question is by how much.

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Value Investing

Woodside shares or Whitehaven? What's the best ASX 200 value play?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is producing oil at a cost of roughly 10% of the current global spot price.

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Cryptocurrencies

What's the outlook for crypto prices in June? Industry insiders weigh in

| Bernd Struben

There are still plenty of advancements taking place in the crypto world.

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Resources Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

Cobalt is listed as a critical mineral by the Australian government for its importance in batteries.

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Resources Shares

One broker's outlook for lithium supply and demand and what it could mean for ASX lithium shares

| Bernd Struben

Companies in the lithium space have seen some big price swings this week as investors analyse various supply and demand…

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Energy Shares

Own Santos shares? Here's the company's response to the energy crisis

| Bernd Struben

"If you want more gas, you’ve got to produce more gas and develop more gas."

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price edges lower following NYSE debut

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares now also trade on the New York Stock exchange.

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