So there's been a slowing down in the rate of inflation but don't go celebrating in the streets just yet - the cost of living is still intense. This episode takes you through how consumers are still being impacted despite signs of improvement. From rents, electricity and medical services to those spending up big on domestic travel and accommodation - we explain the wealth inequality in parts of the Australian economy. Plus the May interest rate decision is pending - what's coming your way this month AND in August. And we've the latest ANZ research on the housing market that will leave you surprised, or actually - maybe it's just what you expect from property prices in this country. ANZ Senior Economist Adelaide Timbrell joins Gillian to explain.

<p>So there's been a slowing down in the rate of inflation but don't go celebrating in the streets just yet - the cost of living is still intense. This episode takes you through how consumers are still being impacted despite signs of improvement. From rents, electricity and medical services to those spending up big on domestic travel and accommodation - we explain the wealth inequality in parts of the Australian economy. Plus the May interest rate decision is pending - what's coming your way this month AND in August. And we've the latest ANZ research on the housing market that will leave you surprised, or actually - maybe it's just what you expect from property prices in this country. ANZ Senior Economist <a href="@AdelaideTimbrel">Adelaide Timbrell</a> joins <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-bowen-7b310215b/">Gillian</a> to explain.</p>

Hosted and created by Senior Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen, Making Money Easy looks at finance and economic news and, with the help of some prominent economists and experts, breaks it down to what you need to know. The discussions in this podcast do not refer to your individual circumstances and do not give individual financial advice. You should seek your own independent advice, relevant to you, when making financial decisions.

Hosted and created by Senior Finance Reporter Gillian Bowen, Making Money Easy looks at finance and economic news and, with the help of some prominent economists and experts, breaks it down to what you need to know...

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