Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMonday: 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 …
11 months, 2 weeks 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…
11 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…
11 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 …
11 months, 3 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…
11 months, 3 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.…
11 months, 3 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…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Thursday: RBNZ goes for big cut
Gold surges another 1.8% overnight. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cuts its cash rate 50 basis points, which sends the Aussie dollar higher against …
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Wednesday: Gold over U$4,000/oz
Gold rises through US$4,000/oz as fears grow there’ll be a long US Government shutdown. Australia’s labour market continues to ease, and a weak busin…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Tuesday: Geopolitics dominates markets
The yen falls and Japanese bond prices slide after the election of a new Prime Minister, who is expected to oppose rate hikes and borrow much more. V…
11 months, 4 weeks ago