Podcasts about reserve bank

In today's episode on 13th October 2025, we explain why the Reserve Bank of India made lending against securities easier and how it could boost liquidity in the market.

Reaction to the Reserve Bank's 50 basis point cut to the OCR has been mixed, dependent on people's age and stage. Assuming the reduction is passed on in full, minimum repayments for a family with a 25-year, $500,000 mortgage will be more than $400 less a fortnight than they were in the middle of last year. But for people who are on a fixed income and relying on savings, like retirees, it's an effective pay cut. Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Reserve Bank has cut wholesale interest rates by 50 basis points to 2.5%. It has also left the door open to a further cut in November. It considered a less aggressive move..but noted stronger inflation pressure and ultimately decided a smaller cut would further hold the economy back. Head of fixed income at Harbour Asset Management Mark Brown spoke to Lisa Owen.

Relief for borrowers after the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points. Cameron Bagrie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points. But what's that going to mean for the average household? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Reserve Bank will announce its Official Cash Rate decision this afternoon. While everyone is expecting a cut, economists seem divided on how deep it may fall. Here to explain why it matters is Infometrics Chief Executive and Principal Economist Brad Olsen.

It's a Reserve Bank cash rate decision week, and the only issue seems to be how big will the cut be.

The Reserve Bank is expected to cut the official cash rate this week - what will it mean for home loans, and is it a good time to fix your mortgage repayments? Money correspondant Susan Edmonds spoke with Corin Dann.

It's a Reserve Bank cash rate decision week, and the only issue seems to be how big will the cut be.

There was, in my view some significant misdirection contained in the Reserve Bank's recently released Financial Stability Review, released on Thursday, which they say provides a comprehensive assessment of the health and resilience of Australia's financial system.All up they say that Australia's financial system remains well positioned to navigate a period of elevated global uncertainty, … Continue reading "Everything Is Fine Folks; Just Look Over Here! But…."

In this episode of SB Talks, CEO Vincent O'Neill and CIO Nick Ryder, unpack the Reserve Bank's decision to hold rates at 3.6%, following three cuts earlier this year. They explore what's behind the RBA's cautious stance, rising services inflation, stronger consumer spending, and signs of renewed momentum in the housing market. The conversation shifts to the US government shutdown, where a deepening political standoff could stretch on for weeks, highlighting the economic toll drawing on past shutdowns, and the estimated $400 million daily hit to the US economy. They discuss how this, along with tariffs and other policy moves, adds complexity to the global outlook. As we enter the final quarter of 2025, Vincent and Nick take stock of market sentiment, strong corporate earnings, and the ongoing AI investment wave.   Music provided by: Autumn Trumpet Background Corporate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Despite solid gains by the gold miners, a sell-off in energy stocks – fuelled by a continued decline in oil prices – has dragged the Australian sharemarket. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Jonathan Shead, Head of Investment at State Street Investment Management. Plus, the Reserve Bank left interest rates unchanged at 3.6 percent, as expected, at its September board meeting. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Pradeep Philip from Deloitte Access Economics.

The Prime Minister welcomes a US-Israeli plan for peace in Gaza; The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold; And in sport, Australia records its first gold medal at the World Para Athletics Championships.

The Australian Reserve Bank will keep the Official Cash Rate on hold at at 3.6 percent. The RBA's Governor, Michele Bullock, says Australia is in a 'difficult position', but they're committed to addressing inflation. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now, we need to talk about the Reserve Bank's excuses for how it completely stuffed up its job and let inflation get away on it during Covid. We spoke about this on the show yesterday, it's done the review and it says, quote, - "in hindsight, an earlier and more aggressive tightening might have reduced inflation sooner." Yeah. Really, Sherlock? But this would have been difficult given the data available at the time. Now, basically what they're saying is: yeah, we could have done better if we could see what was happening at the time, but we couldn't see what was happening at the time. Which is a crock, isn't it? Because there were people who could see at the time what was happening, and they said so. They said it publicly, they said the Reserve Bank needs to start tightening up - in some cases, months, if not even more than a year, before they did. I mean, the New Zealand Initiative first identified that Covid could cause inflation in April 2022 - that's a year and a half before the Reserve Bank started tightening. Brad Olsen called on them to start lifting the OCR in July 2021, that's about three months before they started. They started in October 2021. Now, that's good on them for - at that point - starting to move, but they were doing it. They were pumping the brake ever so slightly while still pushing the accelerator in a big way, because they did not stop pumping the economy and they kept their cheap money for banks program going all the while. In February 2022, the following year, the New Zealand Initiative was warning them and saying - hey, listen, this inflation is a thing here. But that lending continued, that cheap money to the banks continued all the way through to December 2022. When it stopped, inflation was already at 7.2 percent, which is nutso. Now, to be fair to the Reserve Bank, it wasn't just their fault. Grant Robertson was doing a fair bit, right? He was spending like crazy, and even though he was warned by Treasury, he just kept on spending too. But that doesn't exonerate the Reserve Bank, it just makes their job harder. But they cannot pretend that they didn't see what was happening, because others did see what was happening, and they needed to see what was happening - because that is what they are paid for. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the cash rate on hold at 3.6%. U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have announced a new ceasefire proposal. Paralympic champion James Turner has won Australia’s first gold medal at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in India. And today’s good news: The New Zealand falcon has been named winner of New Zealand’s annual bird of the year competition. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank has left its options open for future rate cuts, despite the cash rate being left on hold at its latest board meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money News Host Evan Lucas has reacted to today's RBA announcement of the cash rate being held steady. The Reserve Bank kept rates on hold as expected, but it was the hawkish messaging of the board that has markets worried about the chance of more cuts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank's conceded earlier or more aggressive OCR hikes may have reduced inflation sooner. It's been reviewing its response to the recent three-year period of high inflation. Chief Economist Paul Conway says the central bank was also required to maintain maximum sustainable employment. It had limited data and less accurate forecasts due to Covid uncertainty. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Mike Hosking the bank will absolutely draw lessons from the report, just as they did with things like the Christchurch earthquake. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph Capurso and Carol Kong discuss the top influences on currency markets this week including the US non-farm payrolls, the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy meeting and Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party leadership race.    Disclaimer:    Important Information   This podcast is approved and distributed by Global Economic & Markets Research (“GEMR”), a business division of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (“the Bank”).  Before listening to this podcast, you are advised to read the full GEMR disclaimers, which can be found at www.commbankresearch.com.au.   No Reliance  This podcast is not investment research and nor does it purport to make any recommendations. Rather, this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not to be relied upon for any investment purposes.  This podcast does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial products, or as a recommendation, and/or investment advice. You should not act on the information in this podcast.   The Bank believes that the information in this podcast is correct and any opinions, conclusions or recommendations made are reasonably held at the time given, and are based on the information available at the time of its compilation. No representation or warranty, either expressed or implied, is made or provided as to accuracy, reliability or completeness of any statement made.  Liability Disclaimer  The Bank does not accept any liability for any loss or damage arising out of any error or omission in or from the information provided or arising out of the use of all or part of the podcast.    

A new governor has been appointed for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand - all the way from Sweden. Dr Anna Breman has already received criticism from economists who find themselves concerned that someone with such little knowledge of the New Zealand economy will hold such a high stakes position. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Reserve Bank governor has been appointed, and Dr Anna Breman is well aware her first task will be to rebuild transparency and accountability at the central bank. In this week's Focus on Politics, political reporter Giles Dexter looks at the Reserve Bank's tumultuous year, and what fresh challenges await the incoming governor.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In previous weeks, the Fed's easing expectations appear to have been driving all markets, sending equities higher, credit spreads tighter, and the USD and US yields lower. However, better US data this week have resulted in some rate cut expectations to unwind. Markets will be in for another big test next week, with the US Payrolls report and the significant risk of a US government shutdown. We preview China's PMI data, the Reserve Bank of India and the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy meetings, and activity data in Japan. Chapters: US: 01:49, China: 06:50, India: 10:39, Japan: 13:58, Australia: 15:35. 

In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop explore the shifting landscape of Australian property investment following the Reserve Bank's key interest rate cut to 3.6 per cent. The duo discuss the intricacies of the current market, government schemes and strategies for potential investors, blending global insights with local expertise. Paul, speaking from Ontario, Canada, shares his experiences travelling through Europe and North America, offering a unique perspective on hidden opportunities and challenges in property investment. They examine the Australian First Home Guarantee Scheme, set to expand from 1 October, which allows first-time buyers to purchase homes with just a 5 per cent deposit, but caution that it may increase competition and push up property prices in major markets. Phil stresses the importance of discipline for first home buyers, advising them to start modestly rather than overextending financially in pursuit of their dream home. For investors, the scheme presents both opportunities and challenges, with Paul highlighting areas of potential capital growth and the benefits of rising demand. The discussion also covers banks offering competitive fixed rates, signalling possible shifts in financing options for investors.

New Reserve Bank Governor: Foreign Leadership and Economic Revival - Duncan Garner Editor-In-ChiefRecent appointment of Dr. Anna Brenham from Sweden's Central Bank as the new governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Joined by former Reserve Bank governor Don BrashGet in touch with Duncan - duncan@rova.nz and join us on the socials. Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/duncan-garner-editor-in-chief-live Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 24th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

The latest monthly inflation read from the ABS shook analysts and markets, because it came in much hotter than expected. “It's a very hot CPI print,” said Andrew Lilley, chief rate strategist at Barrenjoey. “It's a lot hotter than anybody expected. The market will see this as inconsistent with the Reserve Bank of Australia cutting … Continue reading "The Inflation Monster Stirs Again…"

In today's episode, Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs; a new governor of the Reserve Bank has been appointed - with Dr Anna Breman set to become the first woman to hold the role; New data from the Ministry of Social Development shows almost 50 percent of people have chosen to forgo produce to save money - double the number that did in 2018; The cruise ship season is officially underway, but with fewer ships scheduled to come to New Zealand ports this year; Bird memes are taking over the internet, as the Bird of the Year competition heats up.

A new governor of the Reserve Bank has been appointed - with Dr Anna Breman set to become the first woman to hold the role. Former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell spoke to Alexa Cook.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 25th of September, a Swedish economist delves into the credentials of our incoming Reserve Bank Governor. Pharmac is funding new medicines who should help our patients and hospitals – David Seymour discusses. Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox is in studio to reflect on the year and talk about the upcoming Chasing the Fox event. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our next Reserve Bank Governor is being commended for her track record in Sweden. Dr Anna Breman —the First Deputy-Governor of Sweden's central bank— will lead our central bank from December. Swedish economist Selva Baziki says the Swedish economy is similar to New Zealand's. And she told Mike Hosking Breman and her colleagues successfully reined in inflation without too much economic impact. Baziki says they've done quite well in the tough job of balancing growth and employment with inflation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank Governor appointment is not to be underestimated. We have never had a foreigner. Well, we have (the first was British) but that was in 1934 and that's the sort of thing you would have expected given colonialism. Obviously, the fact she is female should not be a thing. I think we have seen plenty of examples that essentially woman can, and do, do anything and the more we continue to isolate out appointments on gender, the more we remind ourselves how little in our minds we have moved forward. But the fact we seem to have attracted what they suggested was a good line up, both numerically and in talent, from offshore is a good tick for this country's reputation. Anna Breman may well use this as a springboard to big banks, who knows. But moving your family halfway around the world is no small thing and you have to believe that the place you are landing isn't a dump, and you can make a difference. I don't think I'm reading too much into the Willis comments at the press conference when she said Christian Hawkesby had done an admirable job. Admirable... is that glowing? I don't think so. He applied for the job but sadly, given his proximity to Adrian Orr, he didn't stand a chance and is now to leave the bank. That in part may have played a role in someone from outside the joint getting the gig. If you're from Sweden you had nothing to do with what has been a hopeless time for the bank, riddled with incompetence and secrecy. Breman said our bank is widely and highly regarded. If I take her at her word that's reassuring, but you can equally suggest she would say that, wouldn't she? What I am interested in is whether she can get a grip on the country and its economic culture. I remain convinced that at least part of the reason the Reserve Bank have messed the recovery up so badly is they don't get out of Wellington. There are too many spreadsheets and not enough real world, not enough vibe, not enough on-the-ground readings. It's a challenge for a Northern European to soak up something like New Zealand and get a gut feel for it and flip it. How long would it take anyone of us to suss out the subtlety of Sweden? But given where we are, she starts from a low base, and the only way is up. Let's hope she's a rockstar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Ed McKnight. First up, a new Reserve Bank governor has been appointed and Dr Anna Breman will be the first women in the role in New Zealand. How significant is this and how important is the appointment for women in economics? Then, Auckland Council is voting on whether to keep going with what's known at Plan Change 78 which allows for three story houses to be put up anywhere, or a revised plan which incorporates 10-15 storey buildings. Simon Wilson brings us the latest from a very contentious debate.

The Swedes do central banking a little different to us, and I reckon it's good news we've got a Swede in charge. Riksbank - their RBNZ equivalent - is really big on this thing called transparency. There's three things to know - this is stuff they do that we don't, currently. 1. They rank amongst best performing on openness and honesty in the world.2. They publish an actual forward forecast for the OCR - we don't.3. They publish alternative scenarios and minutes. In the minutes, you get to see which of these guys voted which way and their justifications for dong so. Currently, we don't even get to know which way the committee members voted, let alone why. And remember, the Fed in the US and the Bank of England do - as does Riksbank. So here's hoping the Swede in charge will help shake things up and that changes will be made and sunlight will be shone. A new dawn, perhaps, for 2 The Terrace, after a dark and cloudy rollercoaster ride of terror under Adrian Orr. Her name is Anna Breman and her CV reads as you'd expect - current 2IC of Riksbank in her home country. And she's held academic jobs and been the Chief Economist at a retail bank. She's moving here with the family. Which is nice - but I don't know how NZ First will feel about us importing another migrant for a Kiwi job. The reality is, most of the heavy lifting will - hopefully - have been done by the time she sits down for her first briefing on December 1st. We've got two more reviews under Hawkesby in October and November. Then he's gone. Not just from the top job, but the bank entirely. And then they shut up shop for Christmas till February. Let's hope as she enjoys what I'm sure will be a welcome sunny Kiwi summer, she brings a bit of that sunshine - the best disinfectant in town - to 2, The Terrace. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three hundred potential candidates were identified in the hunt for our new Reserve Bank Governor. The role has gone to Anna Breman, who was the First Deputy Governor of Sweden's central bank. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it was a a tough competition amongst candidates. "The Reserve Bank went through a process of both advertising and also doing a large international search to consider people that could be qualified for the role." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Reserve Bank Governor is pledging to build trust and credibility. Sweden's Anna Breman has been announced to lead the central bank, taking over from interim Governor Christian Hawkesby in December. She'll be the first woman to ever hold the role - selected from more than 300 candidates who were initially identified. Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell says Breman has revealed the new core ideals of the RBNZ under her leadership - and has voiced her commitment to transparency. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Reserve Bank governor will be announced by Finance Minister Nicola Willis tomorrow.

Speculation is building on who'll be the next Governor of the Reserve Bank, and the Government is due to make an announcement tomorrow. A source has told Bloomberg the new Governor is a woman - and is from overseas. Speculation has centred on the Bank of England's Sarah Breerdon. Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell speculates ahead of the big announcement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a busy week on the monetary policy front last week. Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International discusses how the Fed opted to cut rates in response to a softer labour market (despite elevated inflation), while the Bank of Japan kept rates steady, but adopted a hawkish tone. Locally, he looks at how South African real rates remain high after the Reserve Bank left rates unchanged. Investec Focus Radio SA

Economic difficulties across the ditch appear to echo the struggles felt in many New Zealand households. The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered a brutal reality check to the nation on the cost of living, as it expects the situation to worsen. It warns prices will never return to pre-pandemic levels. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Mike Hosking it's the same story here. He says it would be a sign of very tough economic times if businesses were cutting their prices so drastically. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week's GDP data prompted disappointment from many - but how did the markets react? GDP figures show a worse dip in the economy than economists and the Reserve Bank expected, with a fall of 0.9 percent in the June quarter. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: The head of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has told Government officials that the economy is in a "very good position in terms of inflation." A review into Victoria’s exams body has found a “culture of fear” and a lack of leadership. Evacuation orders are in place for thousands of people in the Philippines, as super typhoon Ragasa is expected to cross the nation’s northern islands. And today’s good news: South Australia has become the third state to announce the rollout of a needle-free flu vaccine for children. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A long-standing friend of The Country has been appointed to the Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee. With a background in banking and agri-business we look at her progression through Rabobank and Skellerup to deciding the OCR on October 8.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 22nd of September, we know where $100m is going for our hospitals. But is it a band-aid, or substantial money for infrastructure? The Prime Minister answers whether he's feeling embattled, is fast track really fast track and when we're getting news about reform in the electricity sector and the new Reserve Bank governor. Jason Pine and Andrew Saville discuss Liam Lawson's best F1 finish and the Ranfurly Shield switching hands, again. Plus the Black Ferns loss in the World Cup. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The economy had a worse than expected drop in the June quarter, shrinking 0.9%. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has blamed it on global turmoil, but the Reserve Bank of New Zealand says there's a need to provide more stimulus to the economy by cutting the OCR. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ's economy has gone backwards - here's what it really means for Kiwis. In this episode, we break down the 0.9% GDP decline, what it signals for business and households, the impact on manufacturing and construction, Reserve Bank policy decisions, and why interest rate changes could bring both relief and riskNext steps: from surviving summer spending to saving thousands on your mortgage, our upcoming webinars are packed with practical strategies for every stage of your financial journey. Register nowFor more money tips follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

This week, Monika unpacks the government's bold twin tax cuts in 2025 and asks if India is switching gears to go all-in on growth. She explains how both direct and indirect tax reductions put more money into people's hands but also create a revenue gap of over 3% of the FY25 budget. Monika explores whether this fiscal gamble can revive private investment and lift growth above 7%, or whether it risks delaying fiscal consolidation. She also breaks down the GST Council's move to simplify the system from four slabs to three, and questions whether the benefits will truly reach consumers or get stuck as corporate profits.Monika then turns to the Reserve Bank of India's role in this story. With inflation low and food prices actually falling, she argues that this is the moment for a decisive rate cut to complement the government's demand push. She examines whether the fiscal deficit target of 4.4% should be relaxed to prioritize domestic demand, and stresses that beyond tax and rate cuts, sustained growth requires process reforms, cleaner cities, better jobs, and smoother governance. She closes with a festive-season reminder that growth begins on the ground — every extra rupee spent by households helps keep the economic engine running.In listener questions, Linus Sequeira asks if he should wait for the new GST regime before buying a sub-₹12 lakh car, Elin Jain wants advice on managing fund manager changes and a 50% allocation to one fund house, and Jairaj from MP seeks clarity on buying a super top-up health policy from the same insurer versus a different one.Chapters:(0:00 – 0:00) The Big Tax Cuts and Economic Strategy(0:00 – 0:00) GST, Price Transmission, and Risks(0:00 – 0:00) Car Purchase and GST Considerations(0:00 – 0:00) Fund Manager Changes and Allocation(0:00 – 0:00) Senior Citizen Insurance Top-UpsIf you have financial questions that you'd like answers for, please email us at ⁠mailme@monikahalan.com⁠ Monika's book on basic money management⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/⁠⁠Monika's book on mutual funds⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds/⁠Monika's workbook on recording your financial life⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-legacy/⁠⁠Calculators⁠⁠https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html⁠⁠You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan. Twitter ⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠@MonikaHalan⁠Production House: ⁠www.inoutcreatives.com⁠Production Assistant:⁠ Anshika Gogoi

Was this the final nail in the Adrian Orr coffin? Can we add Christian Hawkesby and the entire monetary policy committee? After all, it's easy to blame a governor, but it's a committee that votes on what to do with the cash rate. After the famed Q2 finished (remember April, May and June), we come to the next committee decision in July. Orr is gone, Hawkesby is up, and they have just witnessed the previous three months. And what do they do? Nothing. No change. They held. Why? Because they felt things were in hand. They also said the economy would contract 0.3%. Yesterday came the proof that it's hard, when you are actually paid as a so-called expert, to get it more wrong than they did. We all felt it and knew it. Most of us wouldn't have been able to put a number round it like the banks have to, but most of us don't have the data they have access to. But what we all knew was it was bad, it was tight, it was ugly, and it wasn't going in the right direction. But the gap between -0.3% and -0.9% is inexcusable. The same way it is inexcusable to stand there in July and tell us more stimulus wasn't needed. At some point someone has to be held to account. Yes, Orr is gone, but only because he packed a sad. Yes, Quigley is gone, but only because he got found out. No one has actually been held to account for a spectacular failure to do the job. Why are the Monetary Policy Committee members still in work? How many of them are there because of their so-called "expertise" versus being appointed for the so-called “right” reasons? Results count. Facts matter. And here is the issue for the Government: as the poll showed us this week, a lot of New Zealanders blame the Government for the economy. They have been let down in no small part by the Reserve Bank and when the Prime Minister the other week on this show fired off a bit of advice, all the pointy heads wrote op-eds whining about independence. Independence is fine. But not if you're useless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Questions to Ministers Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Minister for Children: What recent reports has she seen regarding the progress of the Government's target to reduce child and youth offending? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she agree with the Acting Reserve Bank Governor that "it's been a challenging period for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, as we face a test of trust and confidence in us as an organisation"; if so, what role has she played in that? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister of Justice: What recent reports has he seen on crime in New Zealand? Hon DAMIEN O'CONNOR to the Minister for Economic Growth: Do recent industry closures and job losses contribute to economic growth? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister for Mental Health: What recent announcements has he made about new investment for eating disorder services? CELIA WADE-BROWN to the Minister of Local Government: Does he support all the Government's statements and actions in relation to Maori wards? E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga e pa ana ki nga wari Maori? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does he agree with Christopher Luxon, who said, "National will curb the rising cost of living"; if so, what recent actions has he taken to curb food costs? STUART SMITH to the Associate Minister of Transport: What recent announcement has he made about aviation?