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Jim Chalmers is celebrating 2.1% GDP growth. Meanwhile, Australian households are experiencing the exact opposite. Real wages have returned to 2011 purchasing power. Inflation remains elevated at 3.8%. Rate cuts appear less and less likely through 2026. Property investors and homeowners face a critical decision as the Reserve Bank weighs potential rate rises against economic growth that benefits businesses far more than everyday people. In this video, I examine the disconnect between headline economic data and lived household reality, including how business spending on technology infrastructure contrasts sharply with families struggling under higher electricity costs, insurance premiums, and record rent levels.
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➡️ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: Why Growth Doesn't Feel Real
01:32 Two Engines: Investment Boom vs Essential Spending
03:16 Real Wages at 2011 Levels
05:02 Cost of Living Pressures
05:44 RBA Rate Hike Risk in 2026
06:38 Household Reality Check
07:33 Opportunity for Investors
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