Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFriday: 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 months ago
Tuesday: Oil up 3% as Ukraine war intensifies
Oil prices rise 3% as the Russia-Ukraine war escalates. US Treasury yields edge up as traders price a December rate cut by the Fed at 50-50. And RBA …
1 year, 10 months ago
Monday: Trump Trade? Or just a clear election result trade?
The Trump trade takes a breather. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is less dovish than expected. China’s retail sales surge, leaving it on track for 4.9% GDP …
1 year, 10 months ago