<p>The Australian economy looks steady on paper- low unemployment, inflation is off its peak and markets have held up. But talk to most Australians and it’s a very different story.</p><br><p>So we sat down with Deputy Chief Economist at AMP, Diana Mousina, to unpack why the data says we’re “okay” while households feel stretched.&nbsp;</p><br><p>We hear Diana’s take on what’s driving this disconnect across; housing and interest rates, productivity and wages. Plus, her outlook for where the Australian economy (and markets) are heading next.</p><br><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p>00:00:00 Making Economics Accessible</p><p>00:06:27 How Aussie Households Are Coping</p><p>00:12:17 Can Housing Become Affordable?</p><p>00:19:01 What First Home Buyers Face</p><p>00:22:57 Where Rates And Inflation Are Heading</p><p>00:27:01 What Productivity Means For You</p><p>00:38:44 Australia’s Economic Plan To 2040</p><br><p><strong>Stocks &amp; ETFs mentioned:</strong> AMP ltd (ASX: AMP)</p><br><p><strong>Links mentioned: </strong>The book Ren references is: <strong> </strong>‘<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Abundance-Progress-Takes-Ezra-Klein/dp/1668023482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Abundace: What Progress Looks Like’ by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson</a>'</p><br><p>———</p><br><p>Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4uw5f58j" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">voice note</a> or <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2hyfsrw7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">send us a message</a>.</p><p>And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/equitymates/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Discussion Group</a>.</p><br><p>———</p><br><p>Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – [<a href="https://linktr.ee/equitymates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">we’ve got you covered</a>.</p><br><p>Keep up with the news moving markets with our <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2saau2ky" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">daily newsletter</a> and podcast (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/yxm3mm2c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/299dedpd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>)</p><br><p>We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points</p><p>Listen to the podcast (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/2zmumf7v" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> | [<a href="https://tinyurl.com/mr4x8tae" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>)</p><p>Watch on <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yc596wem" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><p>Read the <a href="https://basispoints.beehiiv.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">monthly email</a></p><br><p>———</p><br><p>Looking for some of our favourite research tools?</p><ul><li>Download our free&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/7k2z7ebx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Basics of ETF handbook</a></li><li>Or our free&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/4zjkm3pt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">4-step stock checklist</a></li><li>Find company information on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tikr.com/?ref=equitymates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TIKR</a></li><li>Research reports from&nbsp;<a href="https://goodresearch.com.au/ref/equitymates/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Good Research</a></li><li>Track your portfolio with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sharesight.com/au/equitymates/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sharesight</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>———</p><br><p>In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.&nbsp;</p><br><p>———</p><br><p>Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.</p><br><p>This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>