Global Recession warning: How the Middle East conflict could hit your pockets

The IMF is warning of a looming global recession fuelled by the Middle East conflict, placing intense pressure on the Albanese government to rein in spending ahead of the May budget. Nine Radio Federal Politics Editor, Michael Pachi, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss how balancing essential cuts with cost-of-living relief will dictate Australia's economic survival over the coming months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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