Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMonday: 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…
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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…
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Thursday: Australian inflation being repressed
US stocks slide on fears Trump will announce car tariffs tonight. UK inflation falls unexpectedly. Australia’s inflation rate slips as Budget rebates…
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Wednesday: New tax cuts in Australian Budget
US consumer confidence slumps into recession territory, Australia’s Budget reveals a surprise tax cut, while future spending plans sit near expectati…
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Tuesday: Tariff relief hopes spark US rally
US stocks rally on hopes Donald Trump will soften the blow of tariffs due next week. Flash PMIs for the US economy reassure. ANZ Research raises gold…
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Monday: Global economy braces for April 2
ANZ Research has lowered its US growth forecast, while also nudging its China GDP forecast higher. Donald Trump’s big tariff day on April 2 will be a…
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Friday: Bank of England holds, while oil jumps
The Bank of England holds. New Trump sanctions on Iran pump up oil prices by 1.7%. Australia’s big jobs fall in February is not expected to force mor…
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Thursday: Fed holds, but cuts US GDP growth view
The Fed has just held US official interest rates, but has forecast slower growth and two more rate cuts. Traders pushed the US dollar and market inte…
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Wednesday: Australian consumers hit 2025 low
US markets fall ahead of tomorrow morning’s rate decision by the FOMC. The Bank of Japan is expected to hold rates today, German policy makers get re…
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Tuesday: China GDP forecasts upgraded
US retail sales are sluggish and dragging on US GDP growth. China’s economy outperforms expectations, so ANZ Research lifts its China GDP growth fore…
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