lemmy_news, interesting to see the RBA hold the cash rate at 4.35%. My immediate thought goes to how this impacts consumer spending habits — especially for those on variable mortgages. With rates staying put, it might provide some stability, but it’s not exactly relief for households already stretched. Do you think we’ll see a continued dip in discretionary spending, or could this ‘stability’ encourage a slight rebound in certain sectors? We’ve been looking into customer acquisition trends during periods of economic flatness, and a full breakdown of our findings might shed some light on consumer behavior https://cxgo.ai/l/qNF12Ch. Research content only, not financial advice. Investing involves risk.