Shoppers are cutting back their spending at supermarkets, bakeries and butchers to cope with soaring insurance and education costs as household spending continues to slump.

Commonwealth Bank chief Economist Stephen Halmarick told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons there was quite a bit of spending disparity between higher and lower earners.

Shoppers are cutting back their spending at supermarkets, bakeries and butchers to cope with soaring insurance and education costs as household spending continues to slump.
Commonwealth Bank chief Economist Stephen Halmarick told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons there was quite a bit of spending disparity between higher and lower earners.

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague will break down the issues that matter to you.

It’s a conversation with the people of Perth where you’ll get to know more than just the headline. It connects you with some of the country’s leading experts in health, property and technology.

As well as the latest news, you’ll get informative tips and advice on everything from keeping your garden in bloom to the best travel spots, as well as behind-the-scenes takes on your favourite sports teams.

You’ll have a laugh and you’re guaranteed to learn something new when you tune in with Julie-anne from 12pm-3pm.

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague will break down the issues that matter to you.
It’s a conversation with the people of Perth where you’ll get to know more than just the headline. It connects you with some of the country’s leading experts in health, property and technology.
As well as the latest news, you’ll get informative tips and advice on everything from keeping your garden in bloom to the best travel spots, as well as behind-the-scenes takes on your favourite sports teams.
You’ll have a laugh and you’re guaranteed to learn something new when you tune in with Julie-anne from 12pm-3pm.

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