The economy is still struggling to gain momentum.  

Infometrics says a lot of the indicators suggest that economic recovery is looking unconvincing.

Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan says most have taken the possibility of further Official Cash Rate cuts off the table, and some are forecasting a hike.

He told Mike Hosking that things are improving, but the problem for households in particular is that you’ve been told things are going to get better, but you still have all the cost of living pressures.  

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The economy is still struggling to gain momentum. &nbsp;
Infometrics says a lot of the indicators suggest that economic recovery is looking unconvincing.
Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan says most have taken the possibility of further Official Cash Rate cuts off the table, and some are forecasting a hike.
He told Mike Hosking that things are improving, but the problem for households in particular is that you’ve been told things are going to get better, but you still have all the cost of living pressures. &nbsp;
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Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on the economic recovery looking unconvincing

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 2nd of February, as of today GP's can now diagnose people with ADHD. We speak to a man who has worked on this for over 10 years.

The Prime Minister joins Mike Hosking to talk Winston and his immigration issues, the Board of Peace and our critical minerals talk with the U.S.

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk Sam Ruthe, the Australian Open and the motorsport over the weekend.  

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 2nd of February, as of today GP's can now diagnose people with ADHD. We speak to a man who has worked on this for over 10 years.
The Prime Minister joins Mike Hosking to talk Winston and his immigration issues, the Board of Peace and our critical minerals talk with the U.S.
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk Sam Ruthe, the Australian Open and the motorsport over the weekend. &nbsp;
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 02 February 2026 

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Things have got worse for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - as fresh Epstein files show how deeply he was involved with Jeffery Epstein. 

Photos of Andrew crouched on all fours and touching an unidentified woman have been released. 

The British Prime Minister's suggested Andrew go to the U.S.senate to explain himself. 

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Mike Hosking that Keir Starmer has toughened his line.  

He says some of Andrew's emails with Epstein occurred when he had previously claimed publicly he hadn't been in touch. 

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Things have got worse for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - as fresh Epstein files show how deeply he was involved with Jeffery Epstein.&nbsp;
Photos of Andrew crouched on all fours and touching an unidentified woman have been released.&nbsp;
The British Prime Minister's suggested Andrew go to the U.S.senate to explain himself.&nbsp;
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Mike Hosking that Keir Starmer has toughened his line. &nbsp;
He says some of Andrew's emails with Epstein occurred when he had previously claimed publicly he hadn't been in touch.&nbsp;
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Richard Fitzwilliams: Royal commentator discusses latest batch of Epstein emails released

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Teenager Sam Ruthe has broken Sir John Walker's 1982 New Zealand mile record.

He clocked a time of 3:48.88, which is the fastest indoor mile ran by a high school student. 

He told Mike Hosking that consistency is key when it comes to running, and he's confident that he can get close to his record-breaking time again. 

'I try and always feel the same going to a race, I reckon if it was set out perfectly and it was the exact same race each time I'd probably get within...a second of that time again.'

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Teenager Sam Ruthe has broken Sir John Walker's 1982 New Zealand mile record.
He clocked a time of 3:48.88, which is the fastest indoor mile ran by a high school student.&nbsp;
He told Mike Hosking that consistency is key when it comes to running, and he's confident that he can get close to his record-breaking time again.&nbsp;
'I try and always feel the same going to a race, I reckon if it was set out perfectly and it was the exact same race each time I'd probably get within...a second of that time again.'
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Sam Ruthe: Teen athletics prodigy celebrates record-breaking mile run

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Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on the economic recovery looking unconvincing

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