About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of the Iran oil shock on the Australian economy and the RBA's recent interest rate decisions.

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald look at how the Iran oil shock will actually hit the economy, they examine the RBAs big call on interest rates this week and reveal why the generation scrambling from the rate hike isn't necessarily the one you think. To ask a question, email  chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Vanta See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: James Thomson, Anthony Macdonald

Topics covered

• oil shock
• interest rates
• economy
• home loans
• generational impact

Keywords

• oil shock
• RBA
• interest rates
• home loans
• economy
• generational impact

Sponsors

Vanta

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RBA

Places: Australia

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