The Economic Debrief for 2026: Big Picture Trends Every Investor Needs to Understand

Welcome to this week's episode of the Money and Investing Show with Andrew Baxter and co-host Mitch. In this Economic Debrief 2026, Andrew and Mitch cut through the noise to deliver a frank, no-fluff breakdown of the big picture trends shaping the global and Australian economy right now. From three back-to-back RBA rate hikes and a cost-of-living crisis squeezing household budgets by over $400 a month, to a federal budget that's rattling investors with sweeping changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, this episode covers it all. Andrew and Mitch explore why the Aussie stock market has had a pedestrian run, where the real opportunities lie in the US across tech, semiconductors, data centres, and utilities, and why geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are keeping oil prices and inflation stubbornly elevated. This Economic Debrief 2026 also digs into Australia's housing supply crisis, the RBA's increasingly difficult battle against inflation, and why some of the country's brightest entrepreneurs may be eyeing the exit. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just trying to make sense of what's happening with your mortgage, super, and savings, this episode delivers the clarity and conviction you need to make smarter financial decisions. If there's one listen that cuts to the heart of where the economy stands today, this is it, your definitive Economic Debrief 2026. Don't miss out. Subscribe to the Money and Investing Show, leave us a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmaldKMEUc5qXeIQ7zEBeA?sub_confirmation=1  FREE Online Training with Andrew Baxter: https://bit.ly/cod-online   Subscribe to Money and Investing Podcast: http://www.moneyandinvesting.com.au/  The Wealth Playbook: Your Ultimate Guide to Financial Security: https://www.wealthplaybook.com.au/  The Wealth Playbook on Audible: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Wealth-Playbook-Audiobook/B0CXYYWZTB?qid=1711282387