Fri, 23rd May 2025

In this week's Financial Services Online podcast, Paige Estritori discusses the Reserve Bank of Australia's recent cash rate reduction and its potential effects on the housing market, including a predicted ten percent property price increase. Also noted is a major growth in international equity ETF inflows, driven by market volatility and currency fluctuations, in comparison to the minimal rise in Australian equity ETFs. Lastly, Estritori explores speculations of further RBA rate cuts amid the possibility of the US and China reducing tariffs. Notwithstanding uncertainty, Australian shares are at a three-month high due to US market gains from tariff relief. Upcoming RBA forecast release is awaited for clarity on these matters.n