Rate Hike Realities EXPLAINED, with Diana Mousina (AMP Deputy Chief Economist)

Rate Hike Realities EXPLAINED, with Diana Mousina (AMP Deputy Chief Economist)

May 5, 2026 · 12 min

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Sylvia Jeffreys discusses the implications of the RBA's latest rate hike with AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina.

Sylvia sits down with AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina to analyze the RBA's latest rise and exactly what it means for your family budget.  In this episode: Exactly how much more the average new mortgage holder is looking at from recent hikes How rising petrol and diesel prices act like a "hidden" interest rate rise on top of the RBA’s decision The potential for costs to be passed on through increased rent Why core inflation is still sitting at 3.5%, a full 1% above the RBA’s goal.  What this could mean in combination with next week's federal budget Are more rises on the way? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Host: Sylvia Jeffreys

Guest: Diana Mousina

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