Welcome back to another episode of the 360 Money Matters Podcast!

In this episode, we deliver another market update as we talk about the most recent market and economic developments both locally and around the world. We discuss how inflation is affecting households and businesses, consumers, and the stock market. We cover off on the most current US PCE data, Australian inflation numbers from February, tech industry layoffs, and the low unemployment rate.

We also cover off on the difficulties businesses have experienced during the recent reporting season and how reserve banks are responding to try and avoid a recession.. Finally, we'll talk about the RBA's most recent interest rate rise, which was implemented in an effort to offset economic inflationary pressures.

If you are keen on learning more about the present economic climate and how it affects businesses, consumers, and investment markets, then this is the podcast for you!

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Episode Highlights

• The fear of inflation and its impact on investment markets

• What is the market and economic data in Australia for February

• The effects of layoffs in the tech sector and the low unemployment rate

• How does the reserve banks prevent inflationary pressure on businesses

• The RBA's recent interest rise and what are its effects on the economy

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