Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThursday: Markets jump after tariff pause
Donald Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, unleashing a furious rally in stocks, but increases his tariff on China to 125% after China retal…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Wednesday: 104% tariff on China confirmed
Global stocks initially rose overnight on hopes for trade deals, but are off their highs in late US trade on confirmation China’s exports will face a…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Tuesday: Trump threatens extra 50% tariff on China
Global markets are very volatile again this morning after Donald Trump threatened another 50% tariff on China. Hong Kong stocks fell 9.5%, their wors…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Monday: S&P 500 & AUD down sharply
Global stocks fall the most since March 2020 after Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariff shock. The Aussie and Kiwi dollars slump after China retaliat…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Friday: Stocks fall 4-5% after tariff shock
US stocks, bond yields and the US dollar are down sharply after Donald Trump unveiled much higher than expected tariffs. Investors fear a US recessio…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Thursday: Australia's housing market picks up
US markets rose overnight, but are in a holding pattern ahead of Donald Trump’s big tariff announcements due at 7am Sydney/Melbourne time. Australia’…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Wednesday: RBA wary of global uncertainty
US markets are defensive ahead of ‘Liberation Day’ tariff news, just as weak US manufacturing and jobs data raises slowdown fears. The Reserve Bank o…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Tuesday: Gold jumps to US$3,160/oz
US stocks and more risk-sensitive currencies weakened ahead of President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ of tariff announcements. Gold jumps to US$3,160/oz.…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Monday: Markets brace for tariff details
US investors start the week nervously ahead of tariff news they’ve yet to fully price in. Gold hits a new high. Japanese inflation is rising, which i…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Friday: Trump puts 25% tariff on US car imports
US stocks trade cautiously after Donald Trump sets a 25% tariff on car and car part imports. Gold hits a record high US$3,100/oz. Australia’s Federal…
1 year ago