Episode 33: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Storm clouds continue to gather in global markets
The RBA hiked rates for the seventh consecutive month as it seeks to stifle inflation. Global central banks continue aggressive monetary tightening despite early signs of moderating inflation and weaker forward growth indicators.
With the consumer bearing the brunt of high inflation and tighter financial conditions, the RBA has backed away from aggressive rate hikes for now. Will other central banks follow, or is this a temporary reprieve?
Chris and Darren discuss this and more in episode 33 of The Rate Debate.