Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTuesday: 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…
1 year, 3 months ago
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…
1 year, 3 months ago
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 …
1 year, 3 months ago
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…
1 year, 3 months ago
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…
1 year, 3 months ago
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…
1 year, 3 months ago
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…
1 year, 3 months ago
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, 3 months ago
Thursday: FOMC holds and sees two more 2025 cuts
The FOMC holds US rates and indicates two more cuts this year. Bank Indonesia holds to protect its currency. Australia’s job market is set to show on…
1 year, 3 months ago
Wednesday: US economy weakens ahead of Fed call
Oil is up as concern grows over the Israel-Iran conflict. Stocks are down - also due to weak US economic data. The Bank of Japan holds amid tariff un…
1 year, 3 months ago