
Rate expectations: will Australians get a rate cut for Christmas?
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Economic Pressures and Family Planning
This chapter explores the impact of current economic conditions on family planning decisions, particularly concerning housing affordability for prospective parents. It discusses potential interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia and their consequences for consumer spending and housing markets. The conversation highlights the challenges younger and lower-income individuals face amid rising housing costs, emphasizing the need for policy reform to improve accessibility to homeownership.
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