Motley Fool Money The AI shockwaves are big and being felt. February 27, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026 They dig into stubborn inflation trends, trimmed-mean concerns, and how electricity and housing subsidies reshaped the numbers. They debate inheritance tax and policy options for rising inequality. They dissect earnings season communication and spotlight WiseTech layoffs as a sign of AI-driven disruption. They discuss practical AI tools, entrepreneurship benefits, and why patience matters during big tech transitions.
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Inflation Is Stubborn And Distorted By Policy Timing
- Inflation is persistently too high with trimmed-mean inflation stuck around mid-3% and headline CPI at 3.8%.
- Andrew Page highlights electricity subsidy timing drove big swings (electricity +32%) and removing subsidies would have added 4.5% to CPI last year, distorting comparisons.
Housing Is Unaffordable Across All Capitals
- Housing affordability has worsened across every Australian capital; median house price growth far outstrips wage growth over recent years.
- Scott Phillips cites house prices up ~68% vs wages up ~22% in five years, forcing political and intergenerational tension.
Don't Predict Prepare Your Financial House
- Prepare your personal finances for macro risk instead of betting on predictions; get your financial house in order so you survive either muddle-through or worse scenarios.
- Andrew Page urges avoiding speculative short trades and focusing on resilience measures like cash buffers and debt management.