Around three million low-paid Australian workers are set to receive a pay rise after the Fair Work Commission lifted the national minimum wage and increased award wages above the current inflation rate. Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Commonwealth Bank economist Harry Ottley about what the decision means for household budgets, inflation and the broader economy. Plus, the ASX 200 edged lower as retailers and shopping centre operators came under pressure following the wage decision, while technology stocks rallied and BHP hit another record high. Alice Shen, CFA from VanEck joins the podcast to unpack the day’s market moves and the influence of another strong session on Wall Street
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