So consumers are feeling as bad as they would, if we were in an actual recession. Australians are employed at record levels, economic conditions are pretty strong but sentiment is glum. You might think that’s bad - but one of my experts this episode argues consumers feeling glum right now is a victory. Huh? Hint - it’s linked to rising prices. We’ve also got the latest on the state of mortgages after the full year results of two of the Big 4 banks. And differing views on rates - one thinks there’ll be only one rise next year while the other thinks there’ll be multiple. Welcome to the world of forecasting. ANZ Senior Economist Adelaide Timbrell and Peter Martin, the Economy Editor at The Conversation and a Visiting Fellow at the Crawford School of Public Policy join Gillian to explain. Find out more Gillian here.

<p>So consumers are feeling as bad as they would, if we were in an actual recession. Australians are employed at record levels, economic conditions are pretty strong but sentiment is glum. You might think that’s bad - but one of my experts this episode argues consumers feeling glum right now is a victory. Huh? Hint - it’s linked to rising prices. We’ve also got the latest on the state of mortgages after the full year results of two of the Big 4 banks. And differing views on rates - one thinks there’ll be only one rise next year while the other thinks there’ll be multiple. Welcome to the world of forecasting. ANZ Senior Economist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelaidetimbrell">Adelaide Timbrell</a> and <a href="@1petermartin">Peter Martin</a>, the Economy Editor at The Conversation and a Visiting Fellow at the Crawford School of Public Policy join Gillian to explain. Find out more Gillian <a href="https://linktr.ee/GillianHBowen">here</a>.</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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