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“Consumer confidence has fallen off a cliff, and it's the worst that it's been in this generation at this point in time. And that’s usually a big indicator we’re going into recession.” - Louis Christopher
Louis Christopher, is one of Australia's most recognised and respected property analysts.
He reveals what’s actually unfolding in the economy.
From collapsing consumer confidence to rising interest rates and supply shocks, this is the kind of environment that has historically led to recessions.
But here’s the twist… this isn’t a normal cycle.
This is what you need to know:
- 0:00 – The big forecast downgrade (from 6–10% growth to 0–3%)
- 1:45 – Why fuel prices impact EVERYTHING (not just petrol)
- 2:30 – Inflation heading to ~5%… what that means next
- 3:00 – What actually defines a recession (simple explanation)
- 4:15 – If the war ended tomorrow… does anything really change?
- 6:00 – The “perfect storm” hitting the market right now
- 6:45 – Buyers are spooked… but not quite COVID-level panic
- 7:00 – Consumer confidence collapse (the biggest warning sign)
- 7:40 – Why this recession risk is different to the past
- 8:30 – Real-world impact: businesses already passing on costs
- 9:45 – Government dilemma: support the economy or fight inflation
- 11:00 – What happened in the 1970s (and why it matters today)
- 12:00 – What’s happening in the property market right now
- 13:00 – Why April could be a “dead zone” for transactions
- 14:00 – Stagflation explained (and why it’s dangerous)
The entire 1hr discussion of insights and how this translates to buyer and vendor management is only in the Real Estate Gym
