Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTuesday: Stocks rally with Fed cut hopes
Global stocks rally on growing hopes the Fed will cut next month. Donald Trump threatens even higher tariffs on India, blaming its buying of Russian …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Monday: Inside Trump's tariff rate surprises
Donald Trump hits Taiwan (20%), India (25%) and New Zealand (15%) with higher than expected tariff rates. US jobs figures were weaker than expected i…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Friday: US piles tariff pressure on India
US inflation rises in June, driving down expectations for a Fed rate cut next month. Trump announces a string of trade deals and extensions, but not …
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Thursday: US Fed holds rates
The Fed keeps US rates on hold, and lowers its tone on growth; Australia’s inflation paves the way for an August rate cut; there are signs of weaknes…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Wednesday: Australia CPI to hold rate clues
Markets are mixed this morning as attention turns to the Fed’s rate decision tomorrow. Also, Australia’s Q2 inflation data today will provide a big c…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Tuesday: Euro slides as tariff reality sets in
The euro fell sharply overnight as traders pored over Europe’s trade deal with the United States and saw a 15% tariff slowing its economy. The yen fe…
8 months ago
Monday: Trade agrees trade deal with EU
The United States and Europe agreed a trade deal overnight that will see a 15% tariff applied to imports from Europe. Markets are looking ahead to th…
8 months ago
Friday: US manufacturing data solid
US manufacturing and jobs figures are solid. Japan’s factory activity contracts. South Korea’s growth rebounds. And central bankers hit the speaking …
8 months ago
Thursday: Markets celebrate 15% tariff deals
US, European and Japanese stocks surged and risk-sensitive currencies such as the Aussie and Kiwi dollars rose as traders celebrated a US trade deal …
8 months ago
Wednesday: RBA minutes support rate cuts
US manufacturing surveys are weak. Donald Trump is set to unveil more trade deals. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s board meeting minutes point to a r…
8 months ago