99: RBA holds, will the cash rate be cut in May? With HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham

Fresh after the RBA cash rate decision for April, Paul Bloxham - the chief economist at HSBC - was kind enough to join us to explain the decision and implications for future movements. Paul was the only prominent economist to correctly call no cuts in 2024. So, where to from here? Well with an election around the corner, both sides of politics will be wanting to ride the wave of an independent institution. A cut in May could be particularly spicy with the election on 3 May. Hear from Paul on all of this, plus his savings tip!
Plus, we get the scoop from Brooke Cooper - the editor at Your Mortgage - on CoreLogic's research pointing to people making record profits on their home sales. Most people make a profit, but who are the unlucky few who don't?


And all the latest news and savings tips.


00:00-02:10 - Intro
02:10-05:37 - Savings Tips: Lose Weight & $2 PPSR Check
05:37-08:27 - RBA keeps cash rate on hold
08:27-12:16 - New record home values in March
12:16-18:33 - Lower APRA buffer suggested by Coalition
18:33-28:43 - Record home sale profits with Brooke Cooper
28:43-40:25 - RBA holds cash rate, what it means with Paul Bloxham
40:25-42:07 - Outro