8 December 2025: Another hawkish cut?

from Bassanese Bites: The Podcast · host Betashares

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.

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For years, Betashares Chief Economist David Bassanese has been providing an unmissable weekly roundup of the macroeconomic and geopolitical stories that matter most to Australian investors as well as an insightful look at the week ahead. Now, you can join David and his analysis every week in podcast form. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.