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Rates are already near 7% for many borrowers, and with core inflation stuck at 3.6%, the RBA may have no choice but to push higher. In this episode, Lloyd breaks down the numbers behind rising mortgage rates, why inflation refuses to fall, and how Australia’s trillion‑dollar debt is making the problem worse.
◼️ Why inflation is stuck
◼️ How rates could reach 7%
◼️ Australia’s trillion‑dollar debt problem
◼️ How to prepare your finances now
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:32 - Chain of Events Leading to 7% Mortgage Rates
00:01:04 - Recent Rate Hikes and Expectations
00:01:24 - Impact of Inflation on Interest Rates
00:01:56 - Core Inflation and Oil Prices
00:02:28 - Borrowers' Current Mortgage Rates
00:03:10 - Impact of Rate Hikes on Borrowers
00:03:54 - Five Fires Causing Australian Inflation
00:05:30 - Government Spending and Stagflation
00:06:46 - Comparison with Other Economies
00:07:29 - Australia's Growing National Debt
00:08:33 - Government Policies and Inflation
00:09:04 - Practical Steps to Manage Finances
00:10:07 - Preparing for Future Rate Rises
00:11:09 - Advice for Savers and Homeowners
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