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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

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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Technology Shares

Up 700% this year, what's sending the Environmental Group (ASX:EGL) share price 38% higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The environmental protection company has announced impressive trial results on overcoming PFAS chemical contamination.

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Cryptocurrencies

Survey reveals surprising crypto swing as Aussie housing bubble fears grow

| Bernd Struben

Record low interest rates have spurred rapid housing price growth across Australia.

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Share Gainers

Emmerson Resources (ASX:ERM) share price explodes 143% on 'stunning' copper results

| Bernd Struben

Copper demand is forecast to remain strong as the world moves towards electrification.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why the RBA and Treasury are weighing up central crypto

| Bernd Struben

A Central Bank Digital Currency would be linked to the issuing nation's fiat currency.

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Resources Shares

Here's why ASX 200 mining shares are flying higher

| Bernd Struben

China is the world's biggest consumer or iron ore.

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Cryptocurrencies

Can Bitcoin and other cryptos be used as an inflation hedge?

| Bernd Struben

With inflation in most developed nations on the rise, what role could cryptos play?

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Bank Shares

CBA share price struggling today amid sliding home buying intentions

| Bernd Struben

Australian home buyers are concerned about rising interest rates and affordability.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) share price is leaping 10% today

| Bernd Struben

The resource explorer listed on the ASX on 12 October. We take a look at its latest news

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Travel Shares

Here's why ASX 200 travel shares are taking off today

| Bernd Struben

Travel shares rise and fall on positive or negative pandemic news...

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ETFs

Betashares CRYPTO ETF (ASX:CRYP) drops 16% in the past week. What's next?

| Bernd Struben

Most cryptocurrencies sold off alongside risk assets over the past week.

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Communication Shares

Sky Network (ASX:SKT) share price soars 12% on guidance upgrade

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors keep a close eye on any changes in company guidance.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price lifts as airline expands freight capacity

| Bernd Struben

The growth in e-commerce has led to increased demand for rapid freight transport.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price crash dashes crypto's safe haven status

| Bernd Struben

Cryptocurrencies haven't been holding up in times of uncertainty as well as gold has.

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Energy Shares

Own Woodside (ASX:WPL) shares? Why this expert is watching LNG demand in Asia

| Bernd Struben

LNG prices have soared amid resurgent energy demand and limited new supply coming online in 2021.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Coda Minerals (ASX:COD) share price is rocketing 18% today

| Bernd Struben

South Australia is home to some world class mineral deposits.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price surged 18% today

| Bernd Struben

Oil and gas prices are forecast to remain elevated during the global reopening.

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Cryptocurrencies

Could interest-paying crypto accounts be coming to a CBA (ASX:CBA) branch near you?

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates at historic lows, income investors are expanding their virtual horizons.

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