Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWednesday: US jobs market weakens
US jobs data is weaker than expected in November. Australian consumer confidence ends the year lower than it started. And New Zealand’s Government ad…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Tuesday: Fed on hold, as is RBNZ
The Fed signals it’s on hold for the next month at least. China’s economy slows markedly. And the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s new Governor unexpect…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Monday: Fed Presidents divided on more cuts
The Fed is divided about more rate cuts going into a new year with a new Chair. India’s underlying inflation decelerates. And New Zealand’s manufactu…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Friday: Soft signs in Australian jobs market
Markets relax after the Fed cut rates, seeing two more cuts next year. Australia’s unemployment rate holds, but a drop in jobs suggests softness. And…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Thursday: Australia jobs data to hold RBA clues
The S&P 500 was flat ahead of the Fed’s expected cut this morning, which was being announced as the podcast was going to air. Australia is set to hav…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Wednesday: RBA holds, future cut looks off table
US job openings rise, supporting stocks ahead of the Fed’s rate decision tomorrow. And the Reserve Bank of Australia holds a little less hawkishly th…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Tuesday: RBA expected to hold hawkishly
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to hold its cash rate at 3.6% later this afternoon. The Aussie dollar has rallied in anticipation of a rate…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Monday: Fed expected to cut this week
Benign US inflation data sets the scene for a Fed rate cut this week. China’s exports are growing solidly. Japanese consumers spend less, but the Ban…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Friday: Australian households spend up
Global markets are solid ahead of key US inflation data tonight. Australian households spent up during October sales. Australia’s gold exports contin…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Thursday: Australian GDP includes inflation sparks
US markets are mixed after weak jobs data. Australian GDP shows stronger inflation signals for the RBA. South Korean growth rises. And India’s centra…
6 months, 4 weeks ago