Why Everything Feels Expensive: The RBA Chief Economist Breaks It Down

Struggling to understand why groceries, rent and bills feel so expensive right now? You’re not alone and in this episode, we break it all down in plain English.

Molly sits down with Sarah Hunter, Chief Economist and Assistant Governor (Economic) at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), to demystify inflation, interest rates and what’s actually happening in the Australian economy.

Together, they unpack:
✨ What inflation really means (and why it’s not as simple as “prices going down”)
✨ What’s inside the CPI “basket” and why it never feels like the average fits your life
✨ Why the RBA targets 2–3 percent inflation
✨ How interest rates are set and who actually sets them
✨ How inflation affects your mortgage, savings and everyday budget
✨ Why global events like wars and supply shocks hit your hip pocket
✨ What to expect for inflation and the economy heading into 2026
✨ Practical steps you can take to prepare for rising costs

If you’ve ever wondered:
“Why is everything getting more expensive?”
“What does the RBA actually do?”
“Should I be worried about inflation?”

…this episode is your go-to explainer. No jargon. No doom and gloom. Just clarity.

🎧 Listen now and finally understand inflation in a way that makes sense for real life.

If you totally missed Economics 101 at school (same 🙋‍♀️), then you’re going to love this week’s episode of Get Rich.

 

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