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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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Cryptocurrencies

Down 81% since May, can the Dogecoin price go to zero?

| Bernd Struben

Altcoins have been hit hard by the wider selloff in risk assets.

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Cryptocurrencies

Aussie crypto investments tipped to soar in 2022: survey

| Bernd Struben

Digital currencies are becoming more accepted by older Australians.

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Bank Shares

How are ASX bank shares responding to the RBA's interest rate call?

| Bernd Struben

The RBA kept rates at historic lows yesterday.

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IPOs

When to buy into new ASX listings. Hint: not during an IPO

| Bernd Struben

Investors may be better off waiting 1-2 years after an IPO before buying shares.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is shooting higher today

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices have rebounded strongly over the past months.

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Financial Shares

Own AMP (ASX:AMP) shares? Here's what to look for in next week's earnings update

| Bernd Struben

AMP reports its full year 2021 financial results next week Thursday.

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Economy

ASX 200 lifts off on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The central bank is in no rush to join the US Fed in lifting rates.

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Earnings Results

Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price leaps 9% today on revenue growth

| Bernd Struben

Meal kit popularity took off during the pandemic lockdowns.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why investing in Bitcoin today is a much trickier environment: expert

| Bernd Struben

Wild price swings in cryptos are forecast to continue in 2022.

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares in focus amid potential supply squeeze

| Bernd Struben

Already soaring prices for lithium-rich spodumene concentrate could fly even higher.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price lifts amid latest tariff battle

| Bernd Struben

The company says the UK's new tax system will unfairly impact Aussie wines.

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Investing Strategies

ASX shares have had a shaky start to 2022. Here's what investors are planning: survey

| Bernd Struben

Dividends remain important, particularly for older investors.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price sinks again. Here's where it could find support: expert

| Bernd Struben

Cryptocurrencies have lost a combined US$1 trillion since November's market highs.

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Gold

Own ASX gold shares? World Gold Council reports big boost in demand

| Bernd Struben

Gold demand from central banks remains strong.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) threatens to fly the WA coop. Here's the latest

| Bernd Struben

The Omicron COVID variant is delaying Western Australia's reopening.

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Earnings Results

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price lower as revenue slides 18%

| Bernd Struben

Rising nickel prices helped lift half year profits.

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Bank Shares

Here's what higher interest rates could mean for ASX bank shares

| Bernd Struben

Interest rates dropped to record lows following the global pandemic.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA (ASX:CBA) shares? Here's what the big bank reported this week

| Bernd Struben

The CBA share price is broadly tracking the ASX 200 index performance in 2022.

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Share Gainers

Top 2 ASX 200 shares of the year so far revealed

| Bernd Struben

Historically high energy prices have helped bolster the top performers.

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Cannabis Shares

ASX cannabis shares in spotlight amid COVID prevention research

| Bernd Struben

Scientists are casting a wide net in the global fight to contain the pandemic.

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Gold

ASX gold shares fall hard. Is now the time to buy?

| Bernd Struben

Many investors see gold as a store of value in inflationary times.

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Share Market News

It's official – ASX 200 sinks into correction territory

| Bernd Struben

A market correction is referred to as any pullback exceeding 10%.

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Healthcare Shares

Own CSL (ASX:CSL) shares? Here's why the company is moving on from COVID research

| Bernd Struben

Coronavirus variants are proving resilient against a range of vaccines.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price sinking 10% today?

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX under pressure, investors are keeping a close eye on reporting results.

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Share Gainers

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is rocketing 9% today

| Bernd Struben

PointsBet is expanding its operations as the global online casino market continues to grow.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin and Ethereum are at 6-month lows. Is now the time to pounce?

| Bernd Struben

Despite the recent sell-off, the top 2 cryptos are still in the green over the past 12 months.

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Cryptocurrencies

Could this Achilles' heel bring Bitcoin tumbling down?

| Bernd Struben

In today's low carbon world, energy intensive industries are under the spotlight.

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Earnings Results

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price tumbles 7% on production slide

| Bernd Struben

Energy prices are widely expected to remain elevated in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Two top ASX 200 mining shares to watch in 2022: Saxo Markets

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore could retest its 2021 highs later this year.

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Energy Shares

Why 2022 could be a strong year for the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price: Saxo Markets

| Bernd Struben

The rush to sustainable energy is inadvertently offering tailwinds to ASX oil and gas shares.

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Economy

CBA reveals the Australian economy's leading state amid COVID surge

| Bernd Struben

The states and territories have all been impacted by the pandemic.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin in the crosshairs. What Russia's proposed ban could mean: expert

| Bernd Struben

National governments have concerns cryptocurrencies could undermine their own currencies.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price slides on $310 million acquisition

| Bernd Struben

Analysts expect more merger and acquisition announcements from ASX companies.

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Cryptocurrencies

$1.4 trillion evaporates. What's happening with the crypto crash?

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin, Ethereum and the major altcoins are selling off with risk assets.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA (ASX: CBA) shares? Here's what's happening with the big bank this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors will be keeping a close eye on the big bank's upcoming half year results.

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Share Market News

Could the ASX 200 be poised for a historic crash?

| Bernd Struben

Overt central bank support for share markets could be nearing an end... for now.

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Cryptocurrencies

Investing in crypto? ASIC chairman sounds warning

| Bernd Struben

Both Bitcoin and Ethereum have tumbled hard in the early weeks of 2022.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Silver Lake (ASX:SLR) share price drops today following this bidding news

| Bernd Struben

Gold prices have retraced from last year's all-time highs.

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Earnings Results

Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price slides despite continuing exploration success

| Bernd Struben

Gas is expected to play an important role in the global decarbonisation effort.

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A group of stockbrokers sit in a room with several computer screens in front of them as they discuss the Zip share price and Zip's merger with Sezzle
Share Market News

Buying ASX shares in 2022? Here's what you need to know: expert

| Bernd Struben

2022 looks to bring increased volatility, inflation and a sharpened focus on renewable energy.

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