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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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Energy Shares

The 5 best ASX energy shares of 2021 unmasked

| Bernd Struben

The top energy companies returned more than 4 times the index's 2021 gains.

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Cryptocurrencies

How interest paying crypto accounts could be a gamechanger

| Bernd Struben

As inflation heats up, investors are looking for real yield in the markets.

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Cryptocurrencies

These were the 5 worst crypto assets to hold in 2021

| Bernd Struben

Despite greater mainstream acceptance, digital assets remained highly volatile in 2021.

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Share Gainers

Up 232% in 1 year, why is the Podium Minerals (ASX:POD) share price rocketing today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX commodity sector is off to a strong start in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Here's why ASX 200 mining shares could be in for a boost in 2022

| Bernd Struben

The big miners' profits are heavily influenced by the price of iron ore.

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Cryptocurrencies

The five best crypto performers of 2021 revealed

| Bernd Struben

While volatility remains an issue, the top tokens delivered some truly outsized gains.

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Bank Shares

What's happening with the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

Interest rates are forecast to rise faster than recently expected amid sticky inflation predictions.

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Gold

Why the De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) share price is storming 7% higher today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are keeping a close eye on drill results.

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Technology Shares

ReadyTech (ASX:RDY) share price leaps on $14 million acquisition

| Bernd Struben

2021 continues to be a strong year for mergers and acquisitions on the ASX.

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Financial Shares

Frontrunners emerge in Macquarie (ASX:MQG) VicRoads play

| Bernd Struben

There look to be 2 strong potential contenders for the joint venture with VicRoads.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price dips again. Could it be set for a bounce?

| Bernd Struben

The world's first crypto has been trending downwards.

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Gold

Why are the ASX 200 gold miners losing ground this past month

| Bernd Struben

Precious metals have come under pressure amid speculation of rising interest rates.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price has leapt 12% in a week

| Bernd Struben

You'll find rare earths used in most every kind of modern technology.

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Resources Shares

Venture Minerals (ASX:VMS) share price rocketing 17% on these record results

| Bernd Struben

Tin, an EV metal, is listed as a critical mineral by numerous nations.

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Resources Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

Copper prices remain at historic highs amid strong demand for the red metal as the world moves towards electrification.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is not going anywhere today

| Bernd Struben

It's been a big year for mergers and acquisitions on the ASX 200.

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Cryptocurrencies

World first: Aussie Sushi Sushi store on market for $1 million in Bitcoin

| Bernd Struben

Fancy owning a sushi restaurant and have $1 million in crypto to spare?

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Cryptocurrencies

What crypto investors should know about these 'Ethereum killers'

| Bernd Struben

There's stiff competition amongst cryptos in the growing smart contracts space.

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Investing Strategies

Two inflation resilient ASX 200 shares revealed: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Inflation rates in the world's biggest economy are at 30-year highs.

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Energy Shares

What's impacting the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The company's new chief financial officer is greeted with sliding oil prices.

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Cryptocurrencies

Aussie crypto sector tipped to be worth $68 billion this decade

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin and leading altcoins are seeing increased mainstream adoption.

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) is up 419% in 2021. Here's what's ahead for 2022

| Bernd Struben

The world's number 2 crypto is undergoing major upgrades.

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Cryptocurrencies

After hitting new record highs in 2021, what's next for Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Technical upgrades and wider institutional adoption could bode well for the world's first crypto in 2022.

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Energy Shares

What ASX 200 energy shareholders should know about the Permian Basin 2022

| Bernd Struben

The oil rich Permian Basin covers more than 200,000 square kilometres in the United States' southwest.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and Ethereum fall hard again. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos are behaving more like risk assets than havens.

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Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin outlook for 2022.
Cryptocurrencies

After a wild 2021, what can crypto investors expect in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

What to watch for in 2022? Inflation, NFTs, mainstream adoption, financial conflict and war.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price gains on new lithium partnership

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium shares remain in the spotlight amid a forecast boom in electric vehicle production.

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Resources Shares

Is the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price a better buy than Allkem?

| Bernd Struben

With the growth in EVs, lithium miners are drawing ASX investor attention.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price having such a good month so far?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie has exposure to both infrastructure and the green energy trend.

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Capital Raising

Johns Lyng (ASX:JLG) shares surge 19% out of trading halt. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The company's institutional entitlement offer attracted strong support.

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Financial Shares

Resimac (ASX:RMC) share price leaps 13% on share buyback. Here's what you need to know

| Bernd Struben

Share buybacks reduce the amount of shares on offer and tend to see the share price rise.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Talga (ASX:TLG) share price is surging 8% today

| Bernd Struben

Battery minerals are in high demand amid the rapid forecast growth of EVs.

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Resources Shares

Minerals Resources (ASX:MIN) share price wobbles on lithium agreement

| Bernd Struben

The mining services company's share price is failing to hitch a ride on the company's latest agreement.

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Bank Shares

Could the CBA share price peak have been and gone?

| Bernd Struben

Some ASX 200 investors cashed out of the big bank following its record high.

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's what crypto investors need to know about the metaverse

| Bernd Struben

The internet is expected to see strong growth in virtual 3D reality settings.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) sinks again. Who's going to catch that falling knife?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos' big price swings can equate to some big wins and some equally big losses.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Done deal: Santos (ASX:STO) and Oil Search (ASX:OSH) merger becomes effective

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 energy giants' merger will create an industry heavyweight.

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Resources Shares

What this EV forecast could mean for top ASX 200 resource shares

| Bernd Struben

As the world moves towards electrification, lithium and copper shares have drawn renewed investor interest.

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BNPL shares

Could this ASX share really be the next Afterpay (ASX:APT)?

| Bernd Struben

The buy now, pay later space has delivered some outsized gains for early investors.

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price struggle last month?

| Bernd Struben

The big banks have benefited from hot running Aussie property markets.

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