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Tarric BrookerPolitical Commentator

Holding a lifelong fascination with politics, global affairs and economics, Tarric got his start in journalism covering US politics for the American press. Since then his work has been published on four different continents and been featured in media outlets across the English speaking world. At news.com.au, Tarric provides readers with an insight into all manner of subjects, from the geopolitical realities of a rising China to the driving forces behind house prices.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JUNE, 14, 2021: A sold/for sale sign on a residential property in Sydney's east. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Joel Carrett

‘No idea’: Sign Aussie economy is doomed

Our economy hinges on interest rates not rising for 18 months but there’s increasing worry no one has a clue what will actually happen.

World Economy

This handout image provided by the official Twitter account of Commodore Steve Moorhouse, Royal Navy, Commander of the UK Carrier Strike Group on July 6, 2021 shows a view of the vessels of the strike group sailing behind the Royal Navy's HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier through Egypt's Suez Canal. (Photo by - / Royal Navy / AFP) / XGTY / XGTY / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Huge world pushback against China

There’s been a notable change in strategy for countries dealing with China and there are signs that the world has had enough.

Australian Economy

Looming disaster in Aussie housing market

House prices are rising by $1266 a day in places like Sydney but there’s on huge factor that could see the Aussie housing bubble burst.

Investing

(FILES) This file photo taken on June 17, 2014 in Washington, DC, shows bitcoin medals which use peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority or banks; managing transactions and the issuing of bitcoins is carried out collectively by the network. - Cryptocurrency fans have counted Tesla boss Elon Musk as among their champions, but this week he rocked their world by questioning the future of the digital assets and singling out carbon emissions from bitcoin mining for particular criticism.

Future of bitcoin in jeopardy

Many see it as the future of money and investing, but a debate is raging about cryptocurrency, which puts its entire future into question.

Interest Rates

Rate rise table and impact on mortgages.

Terrifying prediction for mortgage payers

It’s a scenario many homeowners can’t imagine but if interest rates rise it could push average Aussies into mortgage stress.

Australian Economy

Mt Whaleback iron ore mine (BHP Billiton,) view fom plane,

Dark side to Australia’s China win

One thing has helped Australia thrive through the pandemic, but if China’s plan goes ahead then Australia will be cut off.

Investing

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JUNE, 01, 2021: For sale signage on a residential property in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Joel Carrett

Why property price madness won’t end

Interest rates look set to rise but it’s unlikely the heat will come out of the property market and there’s a crazy reason why.

World Economy

Ship congestion South China 16 June 2021. Picture: Marinetraffic.com, https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:114.7/centery:22.6/zoom:9

China photo reveals impending disaster

There’s currently the mother of all freight traffic jams far exceeding March’s Suez Canal fiasco. And the impact on Australia could be huge.

Australian Economy

US inflation rises could spell disaster for Australia.

Sign Australia is heading for disaster

Australia seems to be riding high with a strong economy but a sign in the US could leave us facing a ‘wildcard’ not seen for decades.

Investing

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JUNE 04: An attendee wears a necklace at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention, a crypto-currency conference held at the Mana Convention Center in Wynwood on June 04, 2021 in Miami, Florida. The crypto conference is expected to draw 50,000 people and runs from Friday, June 4 through June 6th. Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

FBI move shocks bitcoin world

Bitcoin has had a savage week with a completely unexpected move by the FBI contributing to a huge crash. And that’s not all that went wrong.

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