Stagflation: The Word Scaring Perth Property Investors Right Now

The RBA's Deputy Governor recently used a word that makes economists go quiet, stagflation. Calling it "the central banker's nightmare." Inbox flooded. So in this mini episode, Michael breaks it all down in plain language.What is stagflation, really? Where does Australia actually sit right now in April 2026? And — most importantly — what does it mean for your property?General advice only and not personal advice. CRN 485467--------------------------------------In this episode:--------------------------------------YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBackyardPropertyPodcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/backyardpropertypod?igsh=MWhkOWx5YzJxdDc3ag==Website: https://tuskfinance.com.auConnect with Michael: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tuskfinancemkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortgageswmichael LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkillinerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backyardpropertypodcastTusk Finance: broker@tuskfinance.com.au--------------------------------------Chapters:(00:00) Welcome & why stagflation is suddenly everywhere(00:52) What the RBA Deputy Governor actually said (vs. how it was reported)(03:18) What stagflation really means: stagnation + inflation explained(04:06) Why stagflation is the "nightmare": the policy trap(04:44) The 1970s reference point — oil shocks, 17.5% inflation & 10% unemployment(05:58) Where Australia actually sits in April 2026 (the real data)(07:22) Consumer & business confidence: why the sentiment picture is "genuinely dark"(08:24) The historic property performance during the 1970s stagflation era(10:56) The Perth-specific lens: vacancy rates, supply constraints & population inflows(12:36) The 3-scenario matrix for Perth property investors(13:38) 5-point action framework: what to do right now(16:18) Wrap up, subscribe CTA & call for commentsProduced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.podwavestudios.au