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David Koch AM shared thisHi everyone, happy Friday, A good week for the Koch family as our Dubai-based daughter, son-in-law and four-year old granddaughter made it back home to Australia. Reminds me how lucky we are to live in this country. On the financial front, all eyes are on the Middle East conflict and its impact on oil prices, global inflation and how long it could last. Former Australian Treasurer and ambassador to the United States, Joe Hockey - now founder of consulting firm Bondi Partners - wrote a terrific analysis of the situation in his weekly newsletter this week: Iran’s strategy is to prolong the conflict, by whatever means possible. The pressure on the US and Israel will build as: Allies like Saudi Arabia, UAE and others are dragged into the conflict. US casualties mount. American citizens grow tired of the cost and casualties. But, most importantly, Iran is hitting multiple countries to ensure that the US missile defence system is stretched thin. It is already under pressure having previously supported Ukraine as well as Israel. So Iran is being very strategic in hitting multiple countries, targeting their oil and gas infrastructure with the small ordinances its drones carry (don’t forget Iran borders 11 other countries including sea borders with Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE). US allies all need missile and air defence support. In the meantime, the US and Israel will say they will keep going harder and longer than anyone expects. Of course. Iran wants to drag it out and the US and Israel want to end it quickly. The conflict will have enormous implications for us all. In this week’s newsletter: 📍How much do you need to retire on? 📍Pension, deeming rate and super contribution cap changes explained. 📍Sydney and Melbourne property values start to wane. 📍The housing supply pipeline gets a boost. 📍Dopamine and debt: The brain science behind why we spend. 📍Graph of the week: Aussies are living, and retiring, for longer. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gk76NBG3War and money + How much you need to retire comfortablyWar and money + How much you need to retire comfortably
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David Koch AM shared thisHi everyone. Another disappointing inflation figure for January, which points to more interest rate rises. Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock says she doesn’t think inflation will spiral out of control, though. I hope she’s right. In this newsletter: 📍January inflation kept heading the same way as December ... up. 📍How to manage your debt when interest rates are rising. 📍Be aware of these streaming services money leaks. 📍How to plug the financial drain at the supermarket. 📍Solar in 2026: How sunshine can slash your power bill. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gzBCiydfThe saving edition - at home, at the supermarket, on power billsThe saving edition - at home, at the supermarket, on power bills
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David Koch AM shared thisHi everyone, a lot is happening this week when it comes to your money so let’s get straight into it. In this newsletter: 📍Rising interest rates great for savers. 📍Australia’s economy lagging the world. 📍More evidence another interest rate rise is on the way. 📍Health Insurance premiums set to rise... how to fight back. 📍In-depth look at how changing CGT concessions will hit renters. 📍Regional property outperforming capital cities. 📍The stunning rise in gold compared with other commodities. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gsAN-th7Don't punish property investors + Mounting rate rise evidenceDon't punish property investors + Mounting rate rise evidence
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David Koch AM reposted thisDavid Koch AM reposted thisIf you really want to understand the Australian housing market, watch this. Ray White chief economist Nerida Consibee had a brilliant response to this audience question in our free webinar, The 2026 Australian property market forecast: What’s really ahead?, from Your Money & Your Life with WLTH. Also featuring host David Koch and WLTH CEO Brodie Haupt. Watch the full session: https://lnkd.in/g6QjMmN72026 Australian property market forecast: What’s really ahead?2026 Australian property market forecast: What’s really ahead?
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David Koch AM shared thisSee you at 11am this morning for a chat on the 2026 Australian property market forecast. Register below. https://lnkd.in/ge4bKi92David Koch AM shared thisHAPPENING TODAY: Home buyers and investors, you’re invited to our latest FREE webinar — The 2026 Australian property market forecast: What’s really ahead? Hosted by David Koch AM with insights from Brodie Haupt, CEO & co-founder of WLTH, and Nerida Conisbee, chief economist at Ray White. From Your Money & Your Life in association with WLTH. 🗓️ 11AM, 16 Feb (AEDT) 🎟️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/g6QjMmN7
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David Koch AM shared thisHi everyone, i’ve spent the whole week in Adelaide focused on football and tourism. I kicked off Monday night at Port Adelaide’s Hall of Fame and season launch event. Then it was on to LIV Golf Adelaide - a major global golf event that has become one of South Australia’s signature sporting attractions. The city is certainly buzzing. Speaking of buzzing, global sharemarkets are re-rating tech stocks based on fears of what AI will do to a number of companies. It is certainly creating a rollercoaster ride for investors who seem to be fleeing to the safety of banks and blue chip industrials … how good was the CommBank financial result and the subsequent surge in share price? In this week’s newsletter: 📍The Federal Government’s crazy tax focus. 📍The facts behind the rental crisis. 📍10 ways to combat Australia’s rising rents. 📍Superannuation funds weather the market turmoil. 📍A top car insurance hack to cut your premiums. 📍The size of our economy compared with the rest of the world. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gJ7yNWTmProperty investors put your seatbelts on + What's AI doing to super?Property investors put your seatbelts on + What's AI doing to super?
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David Koch AM shared thisTime to bring out the property crystal ball 🔮 I’ll be hosting The 2026 Australian Property Market Forecast webinar this coming Monday — a straight look at what’s really ahead for rates, prices and opportunities this year. Register via the link below. https://lnkd.in/gnY2ygG8David Koch AM shared thisHome buyers and investors, you're invited to our latest FREE webinar on ➡️ The 2026 Australian property market forecast: What’s really ahead? Hosted by David Koch with WLTH CEO and co-founder Brodie Haupt and Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee. From Your Money & Your Life in association with WLTH. 🗓️ FEB 16, 11AM (AEDT). REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/g6QjMmN7
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David Koch AM shared thisHi everyone. Happy Friday. An interesting week when it comes to your finances, dominated by the Reserve Bank increasing interest rates (they’d cut them only last August). More on that shortly. In this week’s newsletter: 📍Interest rates up - but is there more come? 📍Property values continue to increase, but how will the rate rise hit future values? 📍What are the main factors which drive the decision to sell a property? 📍How to spot an investment bubble - and how to avoid getting caught when it bursts. 📍What our mineral resources are worth to each of us. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gcBtkxZiGold crash: How to spot (and dodge) investment bubbles + Rate rise outlookGold crash: How to spot (and dodge) investment bubbles + Rate rise outlook
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David Koch AM shared thisHi everyone, last week I talked about preparing for an ugly inflation figure this week, and interest rate consequences because of the drop in unemployment rate and rising building costs. It certainly was an ugly figure. Details are below. But I was interested to read this morning that the biggest beneficiary of inflation is the Federal Government and its Federal Budget. Inflation pushes up wages, pushing workers into higher tax brackets, and increases personal tax revenue into the Federal Budget. In its mid-year budget update in December, the government forecast that personal income tax collections had been revised up by $8.2bn for the 2026 financial year to $358bn, compared to the pre-election budget outlook. The Treasurer also explained he would collect an additional $17bn in personal income taxes over the next four years, wiping out the $17bn in tax cuts Labor took to the election. In this newsletter: 📍RBA under pressure to lift interest rates 📍Watch your debt levels as rates rise 📍Gold price going ballistic 📍It’s high risk at these levels ... but the investment options for gold 📍Property values keep rising, even in January 📍Who controls the world’s rare earth minerals 👉 https://lnkd.in/gBxvqwPVBrace for impact as RBA decision looms + Why gold is going ballisticBrace for impact as RBA decision looms + Why gold is going ballistic
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Jamie you have been the rock of the Port Adelaide board. We have been able to think outside the square only because you were there to ensure the “i’s were dotted and t’s crossed”.
As a club, and personally, I will be eternally grateful for your efforts, guidance and friendship.
Throughout the wider AFL industry your groundbreaking leadership on club risk around concussion has rightly earned enormous respect.
Huge thanks to Emma for her support and friendship.
See you at the footy
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