Youngsters Thrown Under The Bus [Again]

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog

Nov 26 2023 | 00:09:16

00:00 / 00:09:16

Show Notes

The massive hike in interest rates imposed by the RBA in its attempt to squeeze out inflation is not hitting all household cohorts’ to the same extent. Indeed, some older households with savings and no mortgages are enjoying their wealth boost, after years of low rates eroded their incomes. It is worth noting that the rate of rate increases is the sharpest lift in mortgage rates on record. Overall mortgage stress, defined in negative cash flow terms has never been higher, as we discussed in our recent live show. Within that, the consequences are perhaps most profound for younger, often […]

Other Episodes

Episode 0

July 16, 2020 • 00:18:17

Hongkongers: Please Stay Here [Podcast]

I discuss the news that Australia will offer permanent residency for Hongkongers here with Salvatore Babones from the University of Sydney.

Episode 0

December 15, 2023 • 00:16:23

Central Bank Inflation Poker Fragments

While markets seem to be thinking about coordinated rate cuts next year, the truth is, economies are in very different positions, with New Zealand...

Episode

November 11, 2019 • 00:11:27

Did The End Of The World Just Get Postponed? [Podcast]

Something happened late last week, which superficially might be attributed to positive news on the US China trade talks (later downplayed by Trump) but...