The Yarn with Senator Andrew Bragg

Navigating Australia's Economic Outlook with Stephen Halmarick: Chief Economist at the Commonwealth Bank.

January 07, 2024 Senator Andrew Bragg Season 2 Episode 1

Welcome to the Summer Series - Season 2 of The Yarn! In this episode, we welcome Stephen Halmarick, the Chief Economist at the Commonwealth Bank, for a deep dive into the currents shaping Australia's economy. 

As we navigate through the complexities of economic policy, Stephen sheds light on the significant impact of recent interest rate hikes and the resultant slowdown in consumer spending. Stephen describes the nation as split into three groups with wildly varying economic impacts. 

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