How many more RBA rate cuts are coming in 2025? With Paul Bloxham, HSBC chief economist

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!
00:00-00:34 - Intro
00:34-01:16 - Paul's savings tip, buy gold!
01:16-03:03 - Any surprises from RBA in April
03:03-05:06 - Likelihood of a cut in May or beyond
05:06-06:27 - Differences in forecasts
06:27-08:33 - The inflation timeline
08:33-11:52 - Productivity fixes
11:52-12:32 - Outro