Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThursday: 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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Tuesday: Oil falls as traders eye de-escalation
Oil falls below US$70 a barrel and stocks rise as traders assess Iran’s retaliatory attack on a US base in Qatar for signs of de-escalation. US PMI d…
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Monday: Oil price set to spike
Market volatility and a rise in the oil price are expected after the US strikes Iran. The USD could rise with oil. US business sentiment paints a neg…
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Friday: Australian jobs market holding up
The Bank of England holds rates; Oil swings as President Trump gives himself two weeks to decide on the Middle East conflict. Australia’s job market …
1 year ago