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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 Gainers

Why has the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price rocketed 21% in a week?

| Bernd Struben

Western nations are keen to secure rare earths sources outside of China.

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Economy

ASX 200 shrugs off today's RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is maintaining its dovish policies for now.

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Gold

Here's why ASX gold shares just had their best month in 2 years

| Bernd Struben

Gold prices rose sharply in February as investors sought out haven assets.

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ESG

Tell him he's dreamin': Are the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) green hydrogen plans realistic?

| Bernd Struben

Green hydrogen could offer a new clean energy alternative.

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Bank Shares

Here's how the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price performed in February

| Bernd Struben

Banks are eyeing the prospects of higher interest rates in the year ahead.

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Cryptocurrencies

Is Bitcoin or gold a better buy for these uncertain times?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are seeking haven assets as Russia's invasion of Ukraine roils markets.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price having such a stellar start to the week?

| Bernd Struben

Analysts warn more aftershocks are likely to hit energy markets.

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Cryptocurrencies

How might the Ukraine crisis impact the Ethereum price?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors have been sending their tokens to Ukraine to support the nation against Russia's invasion.

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ETFs

Why is this leading ASX ETF suddenly in the spotlight?

| Bernd Struben

Russia has yet to unleash it full cyber warfare capabilities.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why these 2 cryptos are booming in 2022 as the Bitcoin price wallows

| Bernd Struben

Soaring volatility in crypto markets is creating opportunities.

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Share Market News

Survey: ASX shares top Aussie women's investments. Guess what came second

| Bernd Struben

The majority of surveyed Australian women view investing as part of their household budgets.

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52-Week Lows

Is opportunity knocking? 2 ASX All Ordinaries shares hitting 52-week lows

| Bernd Struben

Catch a falling knife? Or opportunity knocking?

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Travel Shares

How might the Ukraine crisis impact the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price?

| Bernd Struben

Russia's invasion of Ukraine could dampen travel demand across European markets.

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Earnings Results

Block (ASX:SQ2) share price rockets 39% today as profits soar

| Bernd Struben

With a new name and the newly acquired Afterpay, Block will be on investors' radars in the year ahead.

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How to invest

Own ASX shares? Expert reveals why uncertainty and risk are not the same

| Bernd Struben

Many investors believe risk and uncertainty are essentially the same thing.

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Cryptocurrencies

Did Putin just hammer the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

Most cryptos have again joined tech shares in a risk-off selling bout.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold shares shining bright amid market selloff

| Bernd Struben

Gold is again living up to its historic haven status today.

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Earnings Results

Link (ASX:LNK) share price outperforms today as guidance boosted

| Bernd Struben

Management offered a bullish medium-term outlook.

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Earnings Results

Why the Insignia (ASX:IFL) share price is gaining today while the ASX 200 tanks

| Bernd Struben

The company announced its results for 1H FY22. Here are the details.

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Earnings Results

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price nosedives as losses mount

| Bernd Struben

Pandemic travel restrictions continued to hamper operations.

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Earnings Results

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price in focus today following record-breaking results

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices rebounded in the latter months of 2021.

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Cryptocurrencies

Down 14% in a week, where to next for the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptocurrencies have proven susceptible to investors' geopolitical concerns.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares hitting 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

Strong profit growth has helped propel these shares to 52-week highs.

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Earnings Results

Propel Funeral (ASX:PFP) share price marching higher on revenue leap

| Bernd Struben

The funeral services company has committed some $148 million on acquisitions.

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Earnings Results

PEXA (ASX:PXA) share price rockets 10% on guidance boost

| Bernd Struben

The company significantly lifted its guidance for the full financial year.

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Bank Shares

Should you be buying ASX 200 bank shares in February?

| Bernd Struben

Higher rates can increase banks' lending margins.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price frozen today?

| Bernd Struben

Listed companies are required to keep the market informed of potentially price-sensitive information.

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Cryptocurrencies

Have Bitcoin price falls cemented gold as the best safe-haven asset?

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold shares fell in intraday trading yesterday when a possible US-Russian summit was announced.

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Earnings Results

Judo (ASX:JDO) share price lifts on bullish guidance

| Bernd Struben

The bank is forecasting strong business credit growth.

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Financial Shares

Here's why the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price is outperforming today

| Bernd Struben

The pandemic forced many businesses to shut down for extended periods.

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Earnings Results

Soaring profits fail to lift Seven Group (ASX:SVW) share price today

| Bernd Struben

Revenues and profits were both well up from the prior corresponding half-year.

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Gold

Here's why ASX 200 gold shares turned sharply lower mid-day today

| Bernd Struben

Gold has powered higher amid increased fears of armed conflict in Europe.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is climbing today

| Bernd Struben

More than 33,000 new cases of Crohn’s disease are reported in the US alone each year.

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Resources Shares

Could this really end the party for ASX 200 mining shares in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

The duration of the recent spike in inflation remains hotly contested.

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum price down again today as founder touts benefits of 'crypto winter'

| Bernd Struben

Falling crypto prices could help weed out the weaker projects.

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Travel Shares

Borders just reopened so why is the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price falling today?

| Bernd Struben

Experts believe it may take several years for tourism levels to rebound to pre-pandemic numbers.

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Earnings Results

Lendlease (ASX:LLC) share price tumbles on 'reset year' results

| Bernd Struben

COVID-19 restrictions have hit construction projects across the world.

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Travel Shares

Up 6% this year, why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is still a 'good value play' today: expert

| Bernd Struben

The Omicron variant has yet to derail Australia's reopening plans.

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Dividend Investing

Why 'dependable and reliable dividend payers' could be the antidote to current volatility: expert

| Bernd Struben

Income investors may be well positioned to ride out the market uncertainty surrounding interest rates.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) price tanked this week while this crypto rallied 25%

| Bernd Struben

Cryptocurrencies are under pressure as investors sell off risk assets.

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