The $155 Billion Australian Giant Most People Never Talk About

Australia is home to some of the world's most recognizable industries, from mining and energy to banking and agriculture. Yet one of th...

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Personal loans booming as cost of living drives Australians to borrow record amounts
By Luca Ittimani

National debt helpline calls have increased alongside growth in new personal loans, which charged an average 9% interest in March

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/07/personal-loans-record-highs-australia-debt-borrowing-cost-of-living

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Personal loans booming as cost of living drives Australians to borrow record amounts

National debt helpline calls have increased alongside growth in new personal loans, which charged an average 9% interest in March

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Podcast Episode: Money, Time And Happiness

Spending and saving are two extremes that define how we use our money. On one side, compulsive buying creates closets full of unused clothes — frozen capital that generates nothing and leaves behind environmental damage through fast fashion waste.

On the other side, saving and investing unlock the power of compound interest, where time and consistency transform small monthly contributions into significant wealth.

The nineteenth‑century factory worker had no access to this tool; mutual aid was their only option. Today, the infrastructure exists: mutual funds with low minimums, automated savings apps, and tax‑advantaged accounts.

The real challenge is not whether compound interest works, but whether we start before we feel ready. In the end, the choice is between money trapped in fabric or money working for your future — and the lever you pull determines whether you optimize for time, money, or happiness.

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Credit card theft campaign abuses Stripe to host stolen payment info

A new Magecart campaign is using Stripe's API infrastructure to host the credit card-stealing payload and the data exfiltrated from checkout pages.

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Skewed Demand: How LOs and HFs Affect Stock Performance

Stock market performance is often influenced by various factors, including investor sentiment, economic conditions, and sector-specific trends. However, there are times when the demand for certain stocks becomes skewed, leading to unexpected price movements. In this blog post, we’ll explore how Liquidity Orders (LOs) and High-Frequency Trading (HFT) can impact stock performance, particularly in the consumer discretionary, healthcare, and financials sectors.

Liquidity Orders are a type of order that is placed with a broker or exchange to buy or sell a security at a specific price. These orders are designed to provide liquidity to the market, allowing other investors to easily enter or exit trades. However, LOs can also create skewed demand patterns, particularly when there is a mismatch between supply and demand.

A recent analysis revealed that LOs are skewed 1.6% better for buying in the consumer discretionary, healthcare, and financials sectors. This means that investors are more likely to buy these stocks than sell them, which can drive up prices and create an upward trend. The demand for these stocks is largely driven by institutional investors, who are seeking to capitalize on the growth potential of these sectors.

High-Frequency Trading is a computerized trading strategy that uses complex algorithms and rapid-fire trades to profit from small price discrepancies in the market. HFT can also impact stock performance by creating skewed demand patterns, particularly when there are large orders placed with little time to execute.

An analysis revealed that HFT is skewed 4.6% better for selling in the macro products, materials, and financials sectors. This means that investors are more likely to sell these stocks than buy them, which can create a downward trend. The supply of these stocks is largely driven by professional traders who are seeking to take advantage of short-term price movements.

Skewed demand patterns can have a significant impact on stock performance, particularly in certain sectors. LOs and HFT can both contribute to these skewed patterns, creating opportunities for investors to profit from the market’s momentum. However, it’s important to understand that these patterns are fleeting and can change quickly based on shifting sentiment and market conditions. As such, investors must remain vigilant and adapt their strategies accordingly to stay ahead of the curve.

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