Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTuesday: Euro falls on French budget woes
The Euro falls on growing concerns that France’s minority Government will face a no-confidence vote as it forces through a Budget bill. Australian re…
1 year, 7 months ago
Monday: Contrasting rate calls in Australasia
ANZ Research now sees a later start to rate cuts in Australia, but sees a bigger rate cut in February in New Zealand. Donald Trump issues a big new t…
1 year, 7 months ago
Friday: Surprise rate cut in South Korea
Global markets are mixed, although tension is building around France’s budget crisis. The Bank of Korea unexpectedly cuts rates. Australian capital e…
1 year, 7 months ago
Thursday: RBNZ triggers questions over next move
Solid US inflation means the Federal Reserve could pause rate cuts in December. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cuts 50 basis points, with questions …
1 year, 7 months ago
Wednesday: A$ & NZ$ slide after Trump tariff threat
Markets wobble after Trump threatens 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, which forced the Aussie and Kiwi dollars down to near one-year lo…
1 year, 7 months ago
Tuesday: Markets jump on US Treasury pick
US markets bounce on hedge fund manager Scott Bessent’s selection as Treasury secretary, easing deficit and tariff fears. Singapore’s inflation is dr…
1 year, 7 months ago
Monday: Focus turns to Fed, RBA & RBNZ
Global stocks rise again after strong US business activity surveys. This week’s focus is on the Fed’s minutes and US inflation data, along with Austr…
1 year, 7 months ago
Friday: Mixed US economic signals as oil drops
Oil rises on an escalating conflict in Ukraine. US jobs and business confidence data is mixed. Australian housing affordability worsens again and New…
1 year, 7 months ago
Thursday: Safe havens sought as Ukraine conflict escalates
Global stocks wobble as Ukraine conflict fears escalate. UK inflation is hotter than expected. China’s banks hold lending rates amid a focus on fisca…
1 year, 7 months ago
Wednesday: Stocks jittery on Ukraine nerves
Stocks are jittery and safe havens in demand this morning after an escalation of the conflict in Ukraine overnight. The RBA’s minutes indicate it may…
1 year, 7 months ago