Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThursday: Gold continues its slide
Gold continues its slide, while US stocks also drop, led by large tech stocks. Expectations the Bank of England will cut rates are rising after weake…
8 months, 1 week ago
Wednesday: Gold slumps 6% as trade fear eases
Gold slumps as traders take profits and trade fears ease. Japan has a new Prime Minister. And Australian Consumer Confidence recovers slightly, as th…
8 months, 1 week ago
Tuesday: China on track for 5% growth target
Gold and US stocks jump back to near their record highs overnight. China is on track to meet its 5% GDP growth target this year, with production and …
8 months, 1 week ago
Monday: Trump backs off 100% tariff threat
Donald Trump calms fears about imposing 100% tariffs on China, saying that wouldn’t be sustainable. France’s credit rating is downgraded. Gold falls …
8 months, 1 week ago
Friday: Gold surges past US$4,300/oz
Gold surges over US$4,300/oz. Australia’s unemployment rate jumps to its highest since 2021, sending the Aussie dollar down against the Kiwi. And New…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Thursday: China's deflation continues
Markets firm on easing US-China trade tensions. China’s deflation continues, as authorities set a stronger yuan fix. Australia’s job market numbers t…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Wednesday: RBA leaves the door open
The US Fed chair warns of a weaker jobs market amid a shutdown data blindspot. The RBA Board leaves its options open. Australian consumer confidence …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Tuesday: Trump backpedals on China
Markets bounce back overnight after Donald Trump downplays his new 100% China tariff threat. China’s exports are stronger than expected. And New Zeal…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Monday: US stocks slump after Trump threatens new China tariff
Trade tensions between the US and China escalate, which triggers a stock market selloff. But US bonds rally, and gold is up too on safe haven demand.…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Friday: USD up & gold back under US$4k/oz
The US dollar surges against the euro and yen after political turmoil in France and Japan. Gold dips back below US$4,000/oz. NZ card spending shows s…
8 months, 3 weeks ago