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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

Ethereum and Bitcoin price in focus as world's biggest asset manager eyes cryptos

| Bernd Struben

Institutional acceptance of cryptocurrencies continues to gain traction.

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Resources Shares

Record exploration: Are ASX 200 shares gearing up for the next mining boom?

| Bernd Struben

A surge in exploration spending could be setting the stage for the next Aussie mining boom.

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Financial Shares

Here's why AMP (ASX:AMP) shares are set for a transformation

| Bernd Struben

The demerger is on track for completion by mid-calendar year.

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Earnings Results

Seven West (ASX:SWM) share price heads south despite soaring earnings

| Bernd Struben

Positive half-year results have done little for the media conglomerate's shares today...

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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold shares rocketing today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are turning to bullion over increasing geopolitical fears.

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Resources Shares

Are ASX mining shares the place to be right now?

| Bernd Struben

Tight supplies and resurgent demand are driving commodity prices higher.

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52-Week Lows

Why these 2 All Ordinaries BNPL shares are plunging to 52-week lows

| Bernd Struben

ASX BNPL shares have come under pressure after posting huge gains in the early pandemic months.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA (ASX:CBA) shares? Here's the bank's next big tech move

| Bernd Struben

The pandemic has seen more professionals seeking flexible work arrangements.

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Earnings Results

Here's why the Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price has dived 5% in 2 days

| Bernd Struben

The pandemic is slowing the company's expansion plans.

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Earnings Results

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price edges lower as COVID hits profits

| Bernd Struben

The pandemic continued to impact construction projects.

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's why these deep-pocketed investors are eyeing green Bitcoin

| Bernd Struben

More crypto miners are turning to renewable energy sources.

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Cryptocurrencies

Is this 'impediment' holding back the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

Most major cryptocurrencies remain in the red in the new year.

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Share Market News

ASX shares at risk? RBA's Lowe sounds warning on US rate rises

| Bernd Struben

Inflation in the US stands at 40-year highs.

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Coronavirus News

Here's what Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) boss says is 'causing some challenges' right now

| Bernd Struben

The Omicron variant is spreading in Western Australia.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price rally fizzles. Here's what the experts are watching for next

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos remain vulnerable to interest rate shocks.

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Resources Shares

What even are rare earths and why are ASX shares with exposure always in the spotlight?

| Bernd Struben

Rare earths are crucial to most every high-tech gadget you own.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) boss Matt Comyn sounds warning on interest rate hikes

| Bernd Struben

A big lift in interest rates would see many Australian households struggle to meet their mortgage payments.

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Resources Shares

Why the end of the Winter Olympics could be good news for the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price

| Bernd Struben

China went to great lengths to reduce air pollution prior to the Winter Olympics.

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Earnings Results

No dividend? No worries. AMP (ASX:AMP) share price up 4% on results

| Bernd Struben

The company expects its demerger to be complete in the first half of this year.

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Cryptocurrencies

Chasing its tail? Shiba Inu price tumbles today following 38% leap

| Bernd Struben

Most cryptos have proven highly correlated to other risk assets.

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Value Investing

Is the ASX value shares party just getting started?

| Bernd Struben

Value shares tend to do comparatively well in higher interest rate environments.

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Share Gainers

Why have Renascor Resources (ASX:RNU) shares become so hot?

| Bernd Struben

The company signed a number of major purchase agreements in 2021.

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Bank Shares

Rising tide? Here's why ASX 200 bank shares are having such a good run today

| Bernd Struben

CBA's strong performance looks to be lifting its peers as well.

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Materials Shares

Here's what is moving the CSR (ASX:CSR) share price today

| Bernd Struben

CSR has sold a small portion of its 200-hectare holding bordering Western Sydney Airport.

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Earnings Results

Dividend downer? BWP (ASX:BWP) share price slips following first-half results

| Bernd Struben

Income investors should be pleased with the consistent dividend payout.

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Energy Shares

Own ASX energy shares? Citi issues stark oil production warning

| Bernd Struben

There's a whole lot of oil sitting in US Permian Basin shale deposits.

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Energy Shares

Forget toilet paper, now we're 'panic buying' lithium! Here's how ASX lithium shares are tracking

| Bernd Struben

The world is ramping up its EV production.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares tipped to shine bright in 2022

| Bernd Struben

Inflation and geopolitical tensions are high on investors' 2022 radars.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's what this quiet investigation uncovered

| Bernd Struben

The big miners have pledged to work more closely with Aboriginal landowners.

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Travel Shares

2 ASX shares primed for Australia's reopening: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Australia's international borders have been closed for almost 2 years.

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Earnings Results

Shopping Centres Australasia (ASX:SCP) share price lifts off on strong FY22 outlook

| Bernd Struben

The company offered strong forward guidance for the full 2022 financial year.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price rally fuels outsized gains amongst top altcoins

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos sold off heavily alongside other risk assets in January.

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Share Market News

Expert tips 3 leading ASX 200 shares to buy on the dip

| Bernd Struben

As prices come under pressure, valuations are beginning to look more appealing.

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How to invest

This is 'the only free lunch in investing': expert

| Bernd Struben

Rising inflation figures are roiling global share markets.

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Share Gainers

Melbana Energy (ASX:MAY) share price rockets 24% on 'significant' oil find

| Bernd Struben

Crude oil prices are trading at 7-year highs.

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Financial Shares

Could IAG (ASX:IAG) shares become suddenly sexy amid rising interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

The insurance sector tends to benefit from higher interest rates.

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Earnings Results

Rocketing returns trump souring outlook: Argo Investments (ASX:ARG) share price lifts on results

| Bernd Struben

Income investors should be pleased with the bump in dividends.

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Cryptocurrencies

Battle of the crypto assets: Bitcoin versus Bitcoin Cash

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash went their separate ways in 2017.

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Energy Shares

Could US producers spoil the party for ASX 200 energy shares?

| Bernd Struben

Oil prices have been rising as resurgent demand outpaces new supplies.

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Share Gainers

Boom! Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) share price rockets 33% on 'major discovery'

| Bernd Struben

There's a good reason ASX investors keep an eye on junior explorer's drill results.

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