Making Money Easy Podcast
1) Cost of living check in ahead of rates decision
We'e got the latest data on consumer prices. So what's going up and what's coming down? And how does all this play into the September RBA interest rate decision. It's a big month - it's the last time ...Show More
2) A possible future - it's a bit 'big, dark and scary'
The latest Intergenerational Report is out. It's a large document released by Treasury which projects the outlook of the economy and the Australian Government's budget. The 2023 report looks ahead to ...Show More
3) Job losses, rising incomes and the next rates decision
There's been a slight increase in the number of unemployed people (36,000 people) but there's also slight positive. Putting up interest rates while unemployment is worsening, is unlikely to sit right ...Show More
4) Why the RBA is likely done hiking rates
The August RBA rates decision, the latest lending data and the Australians working multiple jobs to make ends meet - there's a lot to unpack in this episode of Making Money Easy. Find out why one of m...Show More
5) The lag effect
There are a lot of lags in the economy right now. The cost of a bag of chips is a good example. The impact of multiple RBA rate hikes on mortgage holders now coming off fixed rates is another. Some of...Show More
6) Jobs galore! How? And will it help or fuel inflation?
The number of new jobs that popped into the Australian economy in June was a surprise. One of our economists this episode has even described the result as 'stellar'. So the big question - will all the...Show More
7) Rates are paused but don't relax just yet
So the Reserve Bank is taking an opportunity to get some more economic information - thank goodness says mortgage holders who are really starting to feel the results of 12 interest rate hikes since Ma...Show More
8) Is the cost of living falling fast enough for the RBA?
There's been a bit of a win - consumers are tightening their belts. The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicator rose 5.6 per cent in the 12 months to May 2023. According to the Bureau of Statisti...Show More
9) Using the jobs market to see the future
There's a sector shedding jobs in Australia right now, so what can it tell us about the economy and whether things are starting to turn in the labour market. This episode we look at how to use the dat...Show More
10) Unemployment, rates and recession - it's complicated
A central bank has decided to keep interest rates on hold - what does it mean for Australia and will it inspire the Reserve Bank to follow suit? One of our neighbours is in recession. We explore the i...Show More