About this episode
Brad Olsen discusses the Reserve Bank's decision on the Official Cash Rate and its implications for inflation and mortgages.
Principal Economist and CEO of Infometrics Brad Olsen unpacks the Reserve Bank's decision to hold the Official Cash Rate at 2.25%, and what’s happening with inflation and your mortgage. What has the Reserve Bank said about inflationary pressures, and the oil-driven price shocks hitting businesses and households? Brad walks through the longer-term wholesale swap rates already pushing fixed mortgage rates higher, and shares Infometrics' forecast for rate rises. Plus, the sectors where investors might find relative shelter from volatility, and the power of diversification. For more places to follow Shared Lunch—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure…
People in this episode
Guest: Brad Olsen
Topics covered
- Official Cash Rate
- inflation
- mortgage rates
- investment strategies
- diversification
- economic forecast
Keywords
- Official Cash Rate
- inflation
- mortgage rates
- wholesale swap rates
- investment
- diversification
Sponsors
Sharesies Australia Limited, Sharesies Limited
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Infometrics
Places: Australia, New Zealand
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