Ep. 326: Is the Property Market Ready for Inflation, Oil Shocks & Rate Hikes? with Evan Lucas
Geared for Growth Property Investing PodcastShow Notes
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Evan Lucas, economic futurist, keynote speaker, media commentator, and bestselling author of Mind Over Money. Evan returns to the podcast to unpack what has already been a volatile and eventful start to 2026. From global geopolitical tensions and oil supply disruptions to stubbornly high inflation and the possibility of further interest rate hikes, the economic landscape is shifting rapidly. But what does it all mean for property investors?
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