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827b update with an economist: Trump tariffs, interest rates, tax reform + housing crisis

Season 8
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We've hit a new financial year, so where are we at? In this episode Glen chats with Australian Retirement Trust economist, Brian Parker, about the state of the Australian and global economies. They touch on:


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป any surprises he's seen

๐Ÿ‘‰ how Trump's trade tariffs are rolling out

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ interest rates and the RBA's focus

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ the tax reform conversation

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ his view on the Division 296 super tax


Check out Australian Retirement Trust here: https://www.australianretirementtrust.com.au/


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