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TRUMP: JOB DATA IS GOOD, BUT THE MARKET STILL FALLS
Trump had previously predicted that the stock market could come under pressure even though the U.S. jobs report looked very strong—and the market did end up moving lower.
The latest report showed that the U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, well above expectations of around 55–56 thousand, while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%.
However, for the market, economic “good news” can actually become “bad news” for risky assets.
Strong labor data led investors to believe the economy is still running hot, leaving the Fed with less reason to cut interest rates. Even the odds of an interest rate hike in September jumped to around 60% after the data was released.

To be honest, I’m extremely frustrated by the current cost of living in Australia.
Today, I received an email from my mortgage lender saying that my home loan interest rate has increased again—to 7.69%. After seeing the news, the first question that came to my mind was: How long can this continue?
On one hand, property prices are extremely high. On the other, mortgage interest rates have become a major financial burden for many people. In my case, my monthly home-loan-related costs have reached around $20,000. A large portion of that money is going toward interest.
The comparison becomes even more striking when you look at relatively lower mortgage rates in places such as China and Singapore. It makes you wonder why the cost of servicing a similar loan can be so much higher in Australia.
And the problem isn’t limited to mortgages.
I have already left Australia. However, my house has now been on the market for almost two months and still hasn’t sold. Even though the property is sitting empty, a huge amount of money continues to go out every month. In other words, whether you live in the property or not, the cost of the loan doesn’t stop.
That brings me to a very important lesson.
💰 A High Salary Doesn’t Necessarily Mean an Easy Life
When considering studying, working, or immigrating overseas, we usually look at one thing first:
How much is the salary?
But the more important questions should be:
How much is left after tax?
How much does housing or rent cost?
How much are mortgage interest payments?
What are the everyday living expenses?
And how much can you realistically save at the end of each month?
In Australia, salaries in many professions may look attractive on paper. However, once you factor in high housing costs, loan interest, taxes, and other living expenses, the actual financial picture can be very different.
So you shouldn’t make the decision to move to Australia simply because someone tells you, “The salaries here are very high.”
You need to look at the complete financial picture.
🌏 Do the Math Before Moving Overseas
If you’re considering studying or immigrating to Australia, Canada, Singapore, or another country, don’t look only at the potential salary.
Consider net income, taxes, housing costs, interest rates, healthcare, transportation, and everyday expenses together.
Because ultimately, the amount of money you have left in your bank account at the end of the month is what reflects your actual financial situation.
A high salary doesn’t necessarily mean high savings.
Real financial benefits come from finding the right balance between income and living costs.
📌 This post is based on personal experience and general financial observations. Interest rates, taxes, and living costs vary depending on individual circumstances and loan arrangements. This is not financial advice.
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🚨 Fed, Oil & Middle East Tensions: Crypto Traders Need to Watch This
A slight decline was seen in US Treasury yields on Monday, but the real story for markets is centered around interest rates and tensions in the Middle East.
The 10-year Treasury yield has come in around 4.71%, while the 2-year yield is around 4.33%. But on Friday, after comments from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, the 2-year yield jumped sharply, which has also significantly increased September rate hike expectations.
$CME.US According to FedWatch, the probability of a rate hike in September rose to 59.9%, up from just 35.4% a day earlier.