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Switching to domestic issues, the conversation shifts to Australia’s economic indicators, specifically inflation numbers released during the week. There is a consensus that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) might need to lower interest rates, given recent economic pressures.
An expert named Peter McGoren, previously interviewed, expressed confidence that a rate cut is imminent, with the speaker humorously ranking that confidence at "99.9%." The recent sharp decline in the US stock market, triggered by poor employment data and trade tensions due to tariffs, underscores the interconnectedness of the global economy and its impact on Australia.