Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWednesday: Global markets pause ahead of US data
Markets took a breather overnight to refocus on US GDP and inflation data tomorrow night. Australian consumer confidence improves as tax cuts arrive.…
1 year, 9 months ago
Tuesday: Markets digest what Harris Presidency could mean
Kamala Harris’ backing to replace Joe Biden supports tech stocks, while a flight to safety sees the Aussie and Kiwi dollars both fall half a percent;…
1 year, 9 months ago
Monday: Joe Biden won't stand for second term
US President Joe Biden announced this morning he won’t seek a second term. That’s after US tech stocks fell sharply on Friday night on the Crowdstrik…
1 year, 9 months ago
Friday: ECB holds, but set to cut twice more in 2024
The ECB holds its official interest rates and markets see an 80% chance it will be able to cut again in September. US stocks edge lower with ongoing …
1 year, 9 months ago
Thursday: Nasdaq hit by Trump comments
The Nasdaq is down almost 3%, especially its chip stocks, after Donald Trump said Taiwan should pay for its own defence. New Zealand’s soft inflation…
1 year, 9 months ago
Wednesday: Strong US retail sales can't dent rate cut bets
Stronger US retail sales do little to dent September rate cut hopes. Gold hit a fresh high overnight. New Zealand inflation is being watched for sign…
1 year, 9 months ago
Tuesday: US stocks rise on Trump bets
US stocks and the dollar firmed in the first day of trading after the assassination attempt on US Presidential candidate Donald Trump. China’s GDP gr…
1 year, 9 months ago
Monday: Safe havens eyed after Trump assassination attempt
Markets are focused on safe havens after the assassination attempt on former President Trump. China’s exports are set to soften as US demand wanes. I…
1 year, 10 months ago
Friday: CPI fall thumps Treasury yields & US$ lower
US inflation was much softer than expected overnight, which shunted down Treasury yields and the US dollar. Rates were held in Korea, but with a dovi…
1 year, 10 months ago
Thursday: NZD tumbles on RBNZ 'pivot'
Ahead of US June CPI data tonight, market bets are firm for a September cut by the Fed; The New Zealand dollar tumbles as markets see the Reserve Ban…
1 year, 10 months ago