Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMonday: USD strong as tariff deadlines loom
Global markets take the White House clash in their stride. Tariff deadlines are more in focus, boosting the US dollar, in particular vs the Canadian …
1 year, 2 months ago
Friday: USD surges on imminent tariff news
The US dollar jumps after Trump says 25% tariffs will hit Canadian and Mexican imports from next Tuesday. New Zealand business confidence nudges up a…
1 year, 2 months ago
Thursday: Electricity rebates jostle Australian CPI data
The US dollar stabilises with US bond yields after a surprise drop. Australian inflation is thrown around as electricity rebates roll off, while cons…
1 year, 2 months ago
Wednesday: Bond yields fall after US confidence slump
Sliding US consumer confidence hammers US Treasury bond yields down to their lowest levels since December. Australia’s January CPI today could give c…
1 year, 2 months ago
Tuesday: Tariff fears unnerving US economy
Markets react cautiously to Germany’s new Government. The US economy is softening because of tariff uncertainty. China’s central bank is using off ba…
1 year, 2 months ago
Monday: Tariffs, German elections & USD in focus this week
All eyes this week are on the latest tariffs drama and German election results, but in Australia, fresh inflation data will be in focus after the RBA…
1 year, 2 months ago
Friday: Australian jobs growth continues
Global stocks are down after a Walmart warning. Australia’s jobless rate ticks up, but jobs also surge, so the RBA says it’s hard to see bad news in …
1 year, 2 months ago
Thursday: RBNZ cuts & signals more
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cuts 50 basis points and signals more to come. Australia’s wage growth is lighter than expected, which is good news f…
1 year, 2 months ago
Wednesday: RBA cuts hawkishly
The Reserve Bank of Australia cuts hawkishly, warning of uncertainties around the labour market. The question now is whether it will cut again this y…
1 year, 2 months ago
Tuesday: EU stocks hit record highs
European stocks hit record highs and bond yields rise as higher defence spending is priced-in amid Ukraine peace talks. Japan’s economy hits its grow…
1 year, 2 months ago