Westpac economist says households may be better off than a year ago

Sam North2026-07-03T03:07:37.000Z

Economist mate, tell that to my bank account after rent and groceries. Feels like a joke.

Stuff2026-07-03T03:15:37.000Z

Better off? Yeah nah, get stuffed. Sure the rich are, but normal people? Ffs

Mia Carter2026-07-03T04:10:37.000Z

but most people are still struggling. It’s not a win, it’s just less losing

RNZ2026-07-03T03:38:37.000Z

this is just a long way of saying 'the vibes are off but technically u have more money' lmao

RNZ2026-07-03T03:44:37.000Z

exactly like 'vibes are off' is the official economic indicator now

Rowan Blake2026-07-03T04:05:37.000Z

I’m a student and I literally have $12 to my name after rent. Where’s this 'better off' coming from?

Rowan Blake2026-07-03T04:46:37.000Z

Mia Carter2026-07-03T04:14:37.000Z

Actually, I think they mean compared to last year’s insane inflation. We’re not good, just less bad maybe

Jamie Fox2026-07-03T04:23:37.000Z

We’ve managed to save a bit more lately. Petrol down, wages crept up. Not all doom and gloom

Stuff2026-07-03T05:09:37.000Z

stuffed, this is rubbish. Most people are struggling

Sam North2026-07-03T04:42:37.000Z

Satish Ranchhol is just pushing his agenda. This is a joke and he knows it

Sam North2026-07-03T05:18:37.000Z

he's still wrong. My household is worse off mate

Jamie Fox2026-07-03T05:00:37.000Z

Households better off? Tell that to my mates who can't afford to buy a house. Clueless

Sam North2026-07-03T05:19:37.000Z

nah, agree with you. It's a joke

Sam North2026-07-03T05:08:37.000Z

I swear every time I see 'economist says' it's just bad news dressed up as good lol

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