Dare we hope for a Budget surplus?. March 20, 2026

Key Takeaways

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  Interest rates climb amid a split decision - The latest rate hike reveals a growing divide among policymakers on how to balance persistent inflation against a cooling economy.

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  A rare budget surplus might be on the horizon - Improving fiscal positions have sparked hope for a surplus, though long-term sustainability remains the primary concern for analysts.

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  The Metaverse hype ends as oil shocks ripple through the market - Rising energy prices are pressuring global growth while big tech appears to be officially abandoning the pivot to virtual worlds.

Episode Description

– Interest rates up… on a split decision. – Dare we hope for a Budget surplus? – Oil prices rise… and ripple through the economy – The US SEC might cut reporting requirements – The end of the MetaverseSee omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.