Future uncertain as US says war on Iran has ‘only just begun’
The joint US-Israel war on Iran could have serious, lasting impacts on the global economy.
On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Skye discuss the economic impact of the illegal US-Israel war on Iran, the latest Australian GDP data, and why the Reserve Bank seems to want more Australians to be unemployed.
This discussion was recorded on Thursday 5 March 2026.
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Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @grogsgamut
Host: Skye Predavec, Researcher, the Australia Institute // @skyelark
Show notes:
Australia’s GDP growth is partly due to government spending. So why isn’t the Coalition complaining? by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (March 2026)
The US and Israel attack Iran, foment chaos, After America, the Australia Institute (March 2026)
ACTU plan would fix gas policy mess and raise $12.5b for Australians, the Australia Institute (August 2025)
Tax: Beer drinkers vs gas companies by Rod Campbell, the Australia Institute (February 2026)
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