Tag: Inflation
Americans have voted for Donald Trump to become president again, and the economy is the biggest reason
Sweeping all of the swing states, Trump’s was an emphatic victory. And a key reason is that many Americans feel worse off than they were four years ago.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Richard Holden says no interest rate fall likely for 12 months
We're joined on the podcast by Richard Holden, to talk about the book and also Australia's economic outlook, on what has been a big week for economic news.
Why is the Reserve Bank independent from government, and why does it matter?
The Greens have called for the government to intervene and tell the RBA to cut interest rates. Such a step would undermine central bank independence.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Reserve Bank’s Andrew Hauser says don’t read too much for Australia from US rates message
Andrew Hauser, the deputy governor of the RBA, joined us to talk about the RBA's thinking when it comes to inflation. Hauser formerly worked at the Bank of England and was chosen by Jim Chalmers.
Kamala Harris edges ahead of Donald Trump in national polls for US election
Polling indicates Kamala Harris’s candidacy has tightened the US presidential race. At home, the numbers are a mixed bag for the government.
Can Kamala Harris win the US presidency after Joe Biden’s withdrawal? Here’s what the polls say
Now that President Biden has pulled out of the race, let’s look at the numbers we have for a Harris vs Trump contest.
“A budget for mums and middle Australia’: Jim Chalmers
Holding up Labor’s female vote will be vital, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has declared Tuesday will bring “a budget for mums and middle Australia”.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
In this podcast, we're joined by independent economist Chris Richardson to discuss the upcoming budget and Australia's economic outlook.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Angus Taylor on tax and the economy
In our first podcast of 2024, Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor discusses the tax broken promise, where the economy is heading, falling inflation, and more.