Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTuesday: Stocks fall after Trump's tariff moves
Global stocks and riskier currencies are falling this morning after Donald Trump sent letters to Japan and South Korea setting tariffs of 25% from Au…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Monday: Focus on July 9 tariff deadline
Markets are braced for Donald Trump’s July 9 deadline for tariff deals. The RBA is expected to cut 25 basis points tomorrow, but the RBNZ is expected…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Friday: US rate cut views subside
US jobs beat economists’ forecasts, which lifts the S&P 500 to another new record high and douses market expectations for Fed rate cuts this year to …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Thursday: US jobs data to hold rate clues
Global markets are on tenterhooks ahead of US jobs data tonight, looking for clues on the Fed’s rate cut path. ANZ Research pulls its RBA rate cut ca…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Wednesday: Powell holds firm on rates
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he’d be cutting rates now without Trump’s tariffs, although he’s still open to a cut later this month. Australian consum…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Tuesday: Split opens in FOMC
An unusual split has opened up on the Fed’s rate-setting committee, which means a rate cut is possible later this month. China’s economy is proving r…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Monday: US inflation supports rate cuts
US inflation behaves, and supports rates being cut in Q3. Attention turns to the US jobs market. New Zealand consumer confidence improves, but cautio…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Friday: US Q1 contraction revised lower
US growth is revised lower in Q1 and its trade deficit widens in May. All eyes are on May PCE inflation for rate cut clues. Australian job vacancies …
9 months ago
Thursday: Australian inflation lower
US markets are flat as weaker new home sales indicate falling demand. FOMC members debate patience vs a July rate cut. Australia’s May inflation is w…
9 months ago
Wednesday: Oil falls, stocks rise on ceasefire
Oil is down another 5% and US stocks are up over 1% on hopes a Middle East ceasefire will hold. US consumer confidence drops. US Fed chair Powell rei…
9 months ago