Meta and Microsoft surprise, Aussie rate cuts "locked in" & Pimp my Portfolio

The Reserve Bank of Australia next meets on 20 May, but one major Australian bank already believes an interest rate cut is "locked in".Tune in to today's episode to find out which bank and why they think it is so certain. That's not all we unpack in another big episode of Equity Mates:Earnings season continues in the US and Big Tech is delivering Meta beat analyst estimates but there's one number we think they're fudging The latest news on Australian inflation Matt Ingram returns for the latest edition of Pimp my Portfolio Want to speak to Matt or another of our hand-picked financial advisers? Fill out the form on our website and we'll put you in touch.—------Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message —------Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)And if you're a financial professional, make sure you're subscribed to the Basis Points email.—------Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing - we’ve got you covered.—------Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Find company information on TIKRScreen the market with GuruFocusResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.