Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWednesday: RBA in 'wait and see' mode
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s minutes indicate a wait-and-see approach following this month’s hike. Higher diesel prices squeeze New Zealand firm p…
1 month, 1 week ago
Tuesday: China's economy slows in April
China’s economic growth slows more than expected in April, but exports of gear for data centres from the likes of Singapore are going gangbusters. An…
1 month, 1 week ago
Monday: Global bond markets sell off
Oil prices are up again and global stocks start the week on the back foot after a selloff on global bond markets on Friday night, as investors worry …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Friday: Stocks hit record highs as Trump & Xi talk
Stocks rally to yet more record highs, despite another rise in oil prices, with hopes high that Presidents Trump and Xi can solve their trade and Ira…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Thursday: Trump in China as US prices rise
Donald Trump lands in China. Oil is down slightly and stocks are up. US producer price inflation is up as well. Australian home loans tumbled in Marc…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Wednesday: Australian deficits better than expected
Australia forecasts budget deficits for the next four years, but they’re better than expected as savings allow for higher spending. Oil prices rise 3…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Tuesday: Eyes on Australia Budget for household help
Oil prices rise 3% after Donald Trump rejects Iran’s latest offer to restart talks. Australia’s Budget tonight will be watched for more cost of livin…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Monday: Fed on hold as US jobs market stabilises
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, but Iran has responded to a US offer to resume talks. US jobs figures were solid, leaving the Fed on hold as new…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Friday: Aussie dollar hits multi-year highs
Oil prices fall on hopes for peace talks in the Middle East and stocks retreat from their record highs. Australia’s imports jump in March as data cen…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Thursday: Oil falls on hope conflict near end
Oil falls and stocks rise on hopes the Middle East conflict is nearing an end. New Zealand’s jobless rate falls, in a sweet-spot release for the RBNZ…
1 month, 3 weeks ago