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The Dismal Science

Oct 27, 2022

The inflation rate has surged to a 32-year high, but how will the RBA respond at their upcoming meeting? Plus: the key points from this week’s budget, the delayed release of China’s GDP numbers and what do mozzarella pizza toppings tell us about India’s GST system?


Oct 20, 2022

The federal budget is out next week. What should we expect the Treasurer to announce on Tuesday night? Plus: fresh employment numbers, insights from the Director Sentiment Index and China's delayed GDP data.  


Oct 13, 2022

The IMF has released its latest forecast for the world economy, and the outlook is pretty grim. What does slowing global growth mean for Australia? Plus, fresh consumer confidence numbers, this year’s Nobel Prize winners, and what does the Census tell us about Australian’s working habits?


Oct 6, 2022

The RBA has raised rates, but it was a smaller hike than many were expecting. What could the Reserve Bank be planning for next month? Plus: the debate around “Stage Three” tax cuts, a surprise policy U-turn in the UK, and more uncertainty for China’s beleaguered property sector.