The Dismal Science

207 - IMF says "Mission Accomplished"? Bumper jobs numbers, and revisiting Mark's prediction...


Listen Later

Today we have an in-depth look at the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook report, before returning home to dissect the bumper jobs numbers and latest consumer confidence numbers.

In brief, it was an optimistic outlook from the IMF, begging the question, is central bank credibility back? With that said, champagne flutes should remain in the fridge, as there are still a litany of risks to the global economy identified, and suggestions put forward for both governments and bureaucrats - but how likely are they to happen?

And then we revisit Mark's February prediction of our first rate cut in light of huge jobs numbers, and increasing consumer sentiment. Read more from Mark on the AICD website: https://www.aicd.com.au/news-media/economic-weekly.html Send feedback to: [email protected]

 

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Dismal ScienceBy The Australian Institute of Company Directors

  • 4.3
  • 4.3
  • 4.3
  • 4.3
  • 4.3

4.3

3 ratings


More shows like The Dismal Science

View all
Lowy Institute by Lowy Institute

Lowy Institute

24 Listeners

Insiders by ABC News and Current Affairs

Insiders

19 Listeners

Politics with Michelle Grattan by The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan

21 Listeners

Grattan Institute by Grattan Institute

Grattan Institute

9 Listeners

CommSec Market Update by CommSec

CommSec Market Update

18 Listeners

Follow The Money by The Australia Institute

Follow The Money

12 Listeners

The Economy, Stupid by ABC listen

The Economy, Stupid

18 Listeners

Australian Politics by The Guardian

Australian Politics

58 Listeners

NAB Morning Call by Phil Dobbie

NAB Morning Call

21 Listeners

The Money Puzzle, with James Kirby by The Australian

The Money Puzzle, with James Kirby

47 Listeners

If You're Listening by ABC listen

If You're Listening

316 Listeners

Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny by The Australian National University

Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny

27 Listeners

The Money Café with Alan Kohler by Eureka Report

The Money Café with Alan Kohler

31 Listeners

Chanticleer by Australian Financial Review

Chanticleer

26 Listeners

The Fin by Australian Financial Review

The Fin

19 Listeners