8 December 2025: Another hawkish cut?

On this week's Bassanese Bites Podcast, David unpacks why global markets consolidated after their recent rebound, and whether growing expectations of a US Fed rate cut can keep sentiment afloat. David also explores how markets are digesting a potential Bank of Japan rate hike and why a strong jobs report on Thursday could add fuel to a growing fire that could cause the RBA to hike interest rates earlier in 2026 that people are currently expecting. Tune in for a concise, expert wrap of the week’s biggest developments in global markets, the Australian economy, interest rates, inflation, GDP and geopolitics as well as what they mean for investors.