{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67b3b5e1a16c1d2aa5af9564/68ee01dbc68aefb908ca2226?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Exchanges with Sarah Hunter: The inner thinking of the RBA","description":"<p>Welcome to Season 3 of Exchanges</p><p><br></p><p>This Week’s Episode: Sarah Hunter on Inflation, Productivity, and Australia’s Economic Outlook from the inner thinking of the RAB</p><p><br></p><p>Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic) and Chief Economist at the RBA, joins Exchanges to unpack the current state of inflation in Australia and what it means for households, businesses, and policymakers.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss the RBA’s transition to monthly economic data, how AI is reshaping economic analysis, and the key productivity and growth challenges facing the nation. Sarah also shares insights into consumer confidence, monetary policy decisions, and why keeping a close eye on multiple indicators is crucial to balancing inflation control with sustainable growth.</p><p><br></p><p>To follow Sarah click here:</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hunter-42526541/</p><p>Website: https://www.rba.gov.au/about-rba/people/ag-economic.html</p><p><br></p><p>To follow Evan click here:</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lucas-44a25316/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/</p><p>Website: www.evanlucas.com.au</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Inflation Transition and Economic Outlook</p><p>06:13 Housing Market and Rental Inflation Concerns</p><p>12:49 AI's Role in Economic Analysis</p><p>15:11 Understanding Productivity in Australia</p><p>20:22 Growth Projections for the Australian Economy</p><p>27:03 Consumer Confidence and Economic Perceptions</p>","author_name":"Evan Lucas"}