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RBA September 2024 | Can We Expect a Rate Cut This Side of Christmas?

The sixth RBA Cash Rate Announcement of 2024 is here!

Join Ben Kingsley and Evan Lucas as they break down the RBA’s latest decision and dig into economic trends from Australia and around the world.

Here’s what they cover: 

  • 📺 The RBA’s Cash Rate Decision: Find out all about the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest cash rate decision, as announced at 2.30pm (AEST) today! 
  • 🌍 Geopolitical Tensions in the Middle East: How are these events shaking up global inflation and supply chains? 
  • 📉 The Federal Reserve’s Surprise Rate Cut: US inflation might be slowing, but with core inflation still a worry, the Fed’s 50 basis point rate cut caught many economists off guard. 
  • 🌱 China & Eurozone Updates: What’s China doing to deal with slowing GDP, and is the Eurozone bouncing back with better inflation and economic confidence? 
  • 🎙️ Live Q&A: This was our first-ever LIVE session with audience questions! Missed it? No worries, you can watch the replay now. If you’re interested, keep an eye out for when we go live next! 

PSA: If it’s been some time since you last took a look at your home loan, it might be time to hit up your Mortgage Broker and get a review sorted.

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RBA Cash Rate August 2024 | Why Australia is OUT of Cycle with the Rest of the World

Welcome to the fifth RBA Rate Release of 2024 with Ben Kingsley and Evan Lucas!  

Here’s a sneak peek into what our hosts cover in today’s episode: 

📺 RBA’s Cash Rate Decision: Find out all about the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest cash rate decision, as announced at 2.30pm (AEST) today! 

📈 Australia’s Rising Inflation: Annual inflation in Australia is up to 3.8%, but still within the long-term trend. Property prices are mixed, with Sydney’s growth slowing and Perth and Adelaide showing strong growth. 

🤷 Mixed Signals In the US: The US shows mixed data, with GDP growth driven by consumer and government spending. The Federal Reserve keeps rates steady but is open to possible rate cuts. 

🌱 EU’s Steady Growth: The European Union’s economy shows steady GDP growth at 0.3%, with inflation ticking up to 2.6%. The ECB keeps rates unchanged but hints at possible future rate cuts. 

🌟 Exciting Changes Ahead: We’re shaking things up with our RBA cash rate announcements. Soon, you’ll be able to catch Ben & Evan’s commentary LIVE! Plus, we’ve got a quarterly Property Market Update session with Bryce & Ben in the works. More details to come, so stay tuned. 

PSA: If it’s been some time since you last took a look at your home loan, it might be time to hit up your Mortgage Broker and get a review sorted.

If you’re on the lookout for an investment-savvy Mortgage Broker, our award-winning sister company Empower Wealth has you covered! Empower Wealth’s expert team can give your current mortgage a once-over – just fill in the form below to book your free consultation.






RBA Cash Rate June 2024 | Australia Faces Slowest GDP Growth in Decades

Welcome to the fourth RBA Rate Release of 2024 with Ben Kingsley and Evan Lucas!   

Here’s a sneak peek into what our hosts cover in today’s episode: 

📺 RBA’s Cash Rate Decision: Find out all about the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision, as announced at 2.30pm (AEST) today! 

📈 Australia’s GDP Growth Woes: Australia’s economic growth has slowed significantly, with GDP growth hitting its lowest since the early ’90s recession. But population growth is helping to keep the country from a full-blown recession. Meanwhile, the RBA is getting restless with inflation still running high. 

🏅 Employment Market Tightness: Australia’s job market is super tight, with strong demand for workers and a record number of people juggling multiple jobs. This shows some economic strength, but falling household savings amidst rising consumption could mean trouble ahead. 

🏠 Property Market Trends: Property finance is on the rise, with more new loan commitments for owner-occupier housing and investment properties. Ben breaks down land tax and rental yields across different states, giving us key insights into the property market and what it means for investors and policymakers. 

Whether you’re an investor, homeowner, or just curious about economic trends, this episode is packed with valuable insights! 

PSA: If it’s been some time since you last took a look at your home loan, it might be time to hit up your Mortgage Broker and get a review sorted.

If you’re on the lookout for an investment-savvy Mortgage Broker, our award-winning sister company Empower Wealth has you covered! Empower Wealth’s expert team can give your current mortgage a once-over – just fill in the form below to book your free consultation.






494 | “The Table of Truth”: Everything You Need to Know About Property & The Budget

 

Folks, the 2024-25 Federal Budget has just dropped, so what does it mean for property investors and the broader economy?   

In this exciting episode, we’re unpacking everything you need to know about the new budget and bringing in a leading financial market expert to help.   

Returning to the couch is Evan Lucas economist, Moorr ambassador and author of the best-selling book Mind Over Money. Basically, we’ve brought in the big guns to tackle:    

💰 Is this budget economically or politically driven?
🏆 Who were the winners & losers?
💸 The drastic spending decisions made by the government (and the resulting deficit)
📈 The secondary inflation wave on the horizon
❓ The #1 big surprise missing from this budget
🏠 Why we will NOT reach the goal of 1.2M new dwellings
 🔄 What would it take to see positive political reforms?   

As Evan says, “Subsidies are not a magic bullet through fixed inflation.”   

To understand this year’s budget and what it means for you, tune in now folks 😊   

   

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Timestamps

  • 0:00 – “The Table of Truth”: Everything You Need to Know About Property & The Budget 
  • 3:26 – Mindset Minute: “Our Well-Being Lies in Our Actions” 
  • 8:09 – We’ve brought in the big guns: Evan Lucas!  
  • 10:27 – Is the budget economically or politically driven?  
  • 17:00 – What would it take for positive reform to happen?   
  • 28:38 – The drastic spending decisions made by the Gov 
  • 31:03 – …and the staggering deficit in the coming years  
  • 33:31 – The secondary inflation wave coming  
  • 38:49 – Is this budget likely to backfire with rising interest rates?  
  • 44:12 – The 66% increase in childcare subsidies 
  • 51:51 – The winners & losers of the budget  
  • 1:01:30– The big surprise in this budget 
  • 1:04:48 – The Greens votes and rental pressures  
  • 1:07:52 – Why we are NOT going to reach 1.2M new dwellings  
  • 1:12:57 – The PICA Perspective: Negative Gearing and a proposed model  
  • 1:15:46 – What would we do differently?  
  • 1:20:33 – Bryce’s view on the Budget  

And… 

  • 1:21:56 – Lifehack: The Table of Truth  
  • 1:26:15 – WMPN:  The 2 Qs to ask your Buyers Agent 

RBA Cash Rate May 2024 | The Inflation Psychology Story

Welcome to the third RBA Rate Release of 2024 with Ben Kingsley and Evan Lucas!  

Here’s a sneak peek into what our hosts cover in today’s episode: 

📺 RBA’s Interest Rate Decision: Find out all about the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision, as announced at 2.30pm (AEDT) today! 

📈 Australia’s Inflation Challenges: The Q1 inflation rate is at a stubborn 3.6%, which is above the RBA’s comfort zone of 2-3%. Find out why non-tradables like healthcare and rental housing are giving inflation a nudge, as well as the potential interest rate adjustments in light of the upcoming federal budget. 

🏅 Employment Landscape: While there are mixed trends in US and Australia’s employment situations, Australia shows many positive signs with record-high participation rates and an all-time high in female employment. 

🏠 Property Market Dynamics: Despite expectations, property prices in Australia are on the rise. We’ll explore the ups and downs of the market, driven by high demand in some areas and scarcity in others. Get ready for a deep dive into what’s happening now and what it means for future property investments. 

💰 The Inflation Psychology Story: Ever heard of the “buy now or regret later” mindset? It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy where high prices make people rush to buy, which, in turn, keeps prices high. Ben & Evan discuss this consumer mindset and its effects on inflation. 

Whether you’re a seasoned investor, house hunter, or just curious about economic trends, this episode is a must-listen!  

 

 

PSA: If it’s been some time since you last took a look at your home loan, it might be time to hit up your Mortgage Broker and get a review sorted.

If you’re on the lookout for an investment-savvy Mortgage Broker, our award-winning sister company Empower Wealth has you covered! Empower Wealth’s expert team can give your current mortgage a once-over – just fill in the form below to book your free consultation.







 

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