Grow Your Wealth | August 18 , 2026
In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with Michael Blythe, an economist with more than 30 years’ experience analysing financial markets and shaping economic policy.
Michael shares his career journey – graduating from the University of Sydney and spending 13 years at the Reserve Bank of Australia – before taking up a high-profile role as Chief Economist at the Commonwealth Bank and his current position as co-founder of PinPoint Macro Analytics.
Along the way, Michael has navigated economic shocks like the GFC, earned the title of CBA’s “resident optimist,” and used data-driven insights to explain changing market cycles. In this conversation he also surveys the current interest rate and inflation landscape, explains property market pressures, acknowledges key mentors who shaped his approach, offers tips for building long-term wealth, and reflects on life outside the markets.
This episode is packed with practical wisdom for investors, business leaders, and anyone looking to understand the macro forces driving the Australian economy.
Please note that this conversation was recorded a week before the RBA’s 11 August meeting, when it left the official cash rate unchanged at 4.35%.
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