Recession Fears vs. Reality – A Cost-of-Living Reality Check

Are we in a recession? It depends on who you ask.  While the official national data shows the Australian economy is technically still growing, the lived experience for millions of households feels like something very different. We’re currently navigating an economy where population growth is flattering the headline numbers, masking the "per-person" struggle that many families are feeling at the kitchen table. We’re joined by My Bui, Economist at AMP, to bridge the gap between macroeconomic charts and your monthly budget. We’re diving into the "household recession"—why essential costs like groceries, power, and fuel are outpacing wages, and why the middle class is feeling the sharpest squeeze.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.