Economy

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgage market.

A chief economist has made the case that the Reserve Bank is likely to hold through 2024, but the latest inflationary data could paint a different picture.

The latest CPI dataset has shown further easing in inflation in the 12 months to November.

The upcoming November monthly CPI data is expected to show further signs of easing in inflation, a major bank economist has said.

The major bank’s chief economist has predicted that the central bank’s desired outcomes from increasing interest rates are likely to come to fruition this year.

The federal government has released its population statement that highlighted the various challenges facing Australia’s ageing population.

The Federal Reserve’s easing cycle of interest rates in late 2024 increases the chances of the RBA to do the same, the major bank has said.

Recession remains a key risk in 2024, according to two economic experts.

While the Treasury expects inflation to moderate, cost pressures ‘won’t disappear’ in 2024.

While interest rates may be at their peak, borrowers may still feel pressure before rate cuts happen, David Koch has said.