In this episode of the Weekly Finance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses the cautionary approach of the Reserve Bank of Australia amidst economic slowdown and potential implications of inflation. The episode also details issues within the real estate sector, where New South Wales is cracking down on first-home buyers misusing benefits, with over $9 million recouped from non-compliant applicants. The conversation also covers the struggles of 400 homeowners facing penalties for misuse of a first-time buyer stamp duty relief scheme. Finally, the retail sector's preparation for looming challenges, including persistent retail recession, stagnant wage growth, and rising interest rates, rounds off the podcast. The episode concludes with a hopeful note, suggesting potential stability in the retail sector by the 2025-2026 period.n