Will Tariffs CRASH the Market? Diana Mousina & John Manserra

John sits down with Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP

There’s a lot of noise out there right now! Markets are swinging, headlines are full of tariffs and inflation, and no shortage of strong opinions. So we decided to bring in someone who understands the data and can explain it in a way that makes sense.

In this episode, John from Apex Advice catches up with Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP, for a straight-talking look at what’s going on in the economy, globally and here at home.

Diana doesn’t do ivory tower economics. She’s refreshingly straightforward, practical, and grounded in what actually matters for everyday Australians trying to make smart money decisions in uncertain times.

Here’s what we unpack:

• What’s behind the return of tariffs—and why they’re more than just a political headline

• How global trade tensions could flow through to interest rates, inflation, and your investment portfolio

• The actual state of the Aussie economy—why it’s not as bleak (or as booming) as you might think

• Where the RBA and inflation numbers are heading next

• Why short-term market volatility might actually open up long-term opportunities

• The mindset shift savvy investors need to adopt right now

“Yes, there’s more downside in the short term… but for long-term investors, this could be a time of real opportunity.”
– Diana Mousina

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just trying to make sense of all the noise, this conversation is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and calm.

If you want to dive deeper:

• Check out Diana and the team on the Simplifying Investing podcast

• Subscribe to Econosights, AMP’s newsletter for accessible economic updates

• Follow Econosights on TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn for easy-to-digest insights