{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67b3b5e1a16c1d2aa5af9564/689baf6966f126ae3ffbdd3e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Exchanges with Belinda Allen: Now What?","description":"<p>This week, on Exchange, Belinda Allen Senior Economist at Commonwealth Bank joins us to break down the current state of the Australian economy<strong>,</strong> from the RBA’s interest rate decisions and inflation trends to shifting consumer behaviour and the hurdles facing fiscal and tax reform.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore what these factors mean for business investment, economic recovery, and the ongoing energy transition, as well as the pressing issue of housing affordability across different states.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Belinda here:</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-allen-1b322134/</p><p>Website: https://www.commbank.com.au/newsroom/contributors/Belinda-Allen.html</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Evan here:</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lucas-44a25316/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanlucas_/</p><p>Website: www.evanlucas.com.au</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 RBA Rate Cuts and Economic Outlook</p><p>02:53 Inflation and Consumer Behaviour</p><p>05:54 Business Investment and Economic Recovery</p><p>08:52 Fiscal Policy and Economic Reform</p><p>11:44 Tax Reform Challenges</p><p>14:49 Energy Transition and Future Investments</p><p>17:59 State Performance and Housing Affordability</p><p>20:53 Final Thoughts on Housing and Planning</p>","author_name":"Evan Lucas"}