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Stephen Koukoulas
@TheKouk
Federal Treasury, Head of Global Strategy TD London, Advisor to PM, punter. Speaker. MD Market Economics.
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    Stephen Koukoulas
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    Jan 1
    My 2026 forecasts: GDP H1 lifts to 2.5%; sub 2.0% in H2 Unemployment rate to 5% Inflation eases 2.0 to 2.25% Wages growth soggy at 3% RBA cuts to 3.10% 10 yr bonds 4.00% AUD lifts to 75 c House prices – no change, downside risks ASX200 – below 8,000
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    Stephen Koukoulas
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    Jan 5, 2022
    No sure why so many people are angry at Scott Morrison. It's not like he's done anything.
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    Stephen Koukoulas
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    Apr 23, 2022
    Jim Chalmers is very rude. Interrupting the questions with answers. #Insiders
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    Stephen Koukoulas
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    Sep 16, 2021
    On @RNBreakfast right now, Finance Minister Birmingham admits the govt has agreed to build these new submarines without knowing the cost of them or the cost of breaking the deal with France for the old ones. This is the Minister for Finance! No wonder the budget is in tatters
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    Stephen Koukoulas
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    Sep 5, 2024
    I'm sorry; but when you have the RBA Governor happy to see a recession and people being forced to sell their houses in order to get already falling inflation half a per cent lower in a year or two, I think we have a major problem with a so-called independent policy maker.
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    Stephen Koukoulas
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    Apr 5, 2022
    If he gets a chance, Jim Chalmers just showed why he is likely rival Paul Keating as Australia's best Treasurer. His understanding of the macro drivers of productivity, income & the interaction of policy decisions, fairness & equity show insights that will serve Australia well.
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    Stephen Koukoulas
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    May 24, 2022
    Mr Dutton has never held an economic portfolio - surely that goes against him being Opposition leader?
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    Stephen Koukoulas
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    Mar 10, 2021
    Half price flights? Not a bad idea to encourage tourism. How about half price university fees to encourage education? And while you're at it, half the level of student debt outstanding.
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    Stephen Koukoulas
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    Apr 13, 2022
    I did a fact check on all the claims made by Mr Chalmers. He is 100% accurate. Every journalist should spend 5 minutes of their busy lives looking at this & take notes before they ask politicians campaigning in the election any questions on the economy & policy.
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    Jim Chalmers MP
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    Apr 13, 2022
    You can’t believe Scott Morrison’s lies about the economy. Give me five minutes, and I’ll tell you why. #auspol #ausvotes
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    Stephen Koukoulas
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    Oct 30, 2021
    Paul Keating's magnificant superannuation policy, implemented 30 years ago, has boosted the wealth of all workers. It is but one example of what can happen when you have a 30 plus year plan on significant issues. #Insiders
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    Stephen Koukoulas
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    May 15, 2022
    First home buyer: "Great - I can pull $50k out of my super. That means I can bid an extra $50k at the auction" This is how the horrible super for housing policy will work
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    Stephen Koukoulas
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    May 19, 2022
    Looks like Labor will get 80 seats; Coalition 60; others 11. There you go.
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    Stephen Koukoulas
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    May 15, 2019
    The last time "Labor didn't manage money", the Australian economy avoided the deep global recession, unemployment stayed below 6%, wages kept rising and all 3 credit rating agencies awarded the Australian government a AAA credit rating... Just saying
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    Stephen Koukoulas
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    May 4, 2022
    This is utterly brilliant. Worth two minutes of your time
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    Jim Chalmers MP
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    May 4, 2022
    In every way that you measure tax in the Budget this Government has taxed more than the last Labor Government. That's just a fact. @PressClubAust #auspol #ausvotes
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