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The RBA is about to have its first meeting of 2023. This episode of Making Money Easy uses the latest economic data to explain what will happen on Tuesday and how it'll be felt by households, consumers and businesses. Plus, find out where the economists expect interest rates to be by the middle of the year. Also, did you know the price of 76% of your day to day goods are moving up too quickly - hear what that means for YOU, what relief is ahead, and why there are signs inflation may have peaked. Plus a pep talk for consumers and there's something for SAVERS. ANZ Senior Economist Adelaide Timbrell and Barrenjoey Senior Economist Johnathan McMenamin join Gillian for a jam-packed Episode 1 of Season 3.

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Nine months in a row of interest rate hikes. We've got the lowdown on why the Reserve Bank isn't shying away from making plenty of households uncomfortable while it tries to bring down high inflation. We explain why the RBA is ok with that, and where to look to see if the multiple rate rises (and the upcoming ones) are working. Plus, there's an update on unemployment on Thursday. The labour market is really tight - how will what happens impact the next RBA decision. We dive into what would be the RBA's nightmare scenario. Also what are the chances of receision and will you feel it? Peter Munckton, Bank of Queensland Chief Economist and Emma Grey, Manager Economics at Impact Economics join Gillian to explain.

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Find out what a slight rise in the unemployment rate means for the Australian economy and why this episode's economists aren't too worried about a significant deterioration. We've got the latest data on international visitors Down Under and how it'll help small businesses and companies looking for workers. The PAIN coming for renters and why we can't forget about them in the interest rates/inflation discussion. Find out whether mortgagees are falling behind on minimum repayments and an update on the wage-price spiral. It's a packed 22 minutes. ANZ Senior Economist Catherine Birch and Westpac Group Senior Economist Pat Bustamante join Gillian to explain.
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Plenty of big companies have released their company's results in the past 7 days, giving a useful insight into the behaviour of consumers. From the big supermarkets, to takeaway chains and airlines - what are we up to when it comes to spending? And how does that impact inflation and future rate rises? Plus, want to know what's going on with your wage and earnings? We've got that data too. And we explain why your wage not keeping up with the surging cost of living right now, is a positive. We take a look at why superannuation is on the radar, and some STARTLING figures about the more than a million households facing increasing mortgage repayments. Stephen Koukoulas, Market Economics Managing Director and Diana Mousina, AMP Australia Senior Economist join Gillian to explain.
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The March Reserve Bank Board meeting is upon us - so what economic data is going to be KEY to its decision on interest rates? This episode examines what's at play, from economic growth and retail spending to household savings, building approvals and monthly CPI. It's a passionate discussion as we get 'deep and meaningful' about the economy and why people are still spending. Plus we ask, and try to answer, if we've managed to 'build back better' post COVID. Whatever happens - the economy is at a 'crunch point' - so is a recession coming or not? Impact Economics Lead Economist Angela Jackson and Independent Economist Nicki Hutley join Gillian to explain.

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Did you think when the Reserve Bank started lifting rates in May last year - we'd have 10 in a row? This episode of Making Money Easy dives into the March hike, how economists feel about the multiple lifts and what did the the RBA Governor mean exactly when he said 'we are closer to the point where it will be appropriate to pause interest rate increases to allow more time to assess the state of the economy.' We dive into data from Australia's biggest bank to see how customers are doing and find out what ELSE is going on in the economy that's worth knowing about BESIDES interest rates. Think population growth, China reopening and the return of foreign students. Barrenjoey Chief Economist Jo Masters and CommBank Senior Economist Belinda Allen join Gillian to explain.

 
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