Inflation – or the increase in the price of goods and services over time – has been in the news a lot lately. In Australia, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the most well-known indicator of inflation. The CPI measures the percentage change over 12 months in the price of a basket of typical household […]
Ig Noble Prize winner debunks longevity ‘blue zones’
Dr Saul Newman is one of the winners of this year’s Ig Noble Prize – a satiric prize awarded each year to celebrate unusual or trivial achievements in scientific research. (Not to be confused with the Nobel Prize.) As a postdoctoral researcher at the Australian National University, Dr Newman wanted to learn more about the […]
Seven ways to get healthier every day
It’s rare to meet someone who is ‘too healthy’. I find that when it comes to improving health and fitness, there is hard work and easy work. Here I talk about the easy things that can readily be turned into a habit without changing your routine. 1. Drink at least 2 litres of water per […]
Investing thoughts in the US election
If you’re wondering what the effect of a US presidential election outcome might have on financial markets, you may be surprised to learn that markets have historically trended upward over time, regardless of who’s in the White House. While US presidents can have some impact on markets, people tend to over-exaggerate their influence. US Stock […]
When markets take a dive
As we watched our Olympian divers compete for gold last month, another event was making waves as Japan’s equity benchmarks plunged to almost 20 percent from their record highs. On August 5, spectators watched – jaws dropping – as Japan’s Nikkei 225 took a 12.5 percent tumble into its most spectacular single-session straight dive since 1987. […]