Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThursday: RBNZ turns hawkish; BoE might too
Stronger than expected inflation in the UK pushes out rate cut bets, as PM Sunak calls a snap election; New Zealand’s Reserve Bank turns hawkish and …
1 year, 10 months ago
Wednesday: Hurdle for RBA hikes is lifted
Global markets are flat ahead of Fed minutes. The RBA board discussed a rate hike more than was thought. Aussie renters feel more confident after the…
1 year, 10 months ago
Tuesday: Yields still too low to unleash China's home buyers
US Fed officials see disinflation progress and indicate rate rises are unlikely. US dollar firms further vs the Yen. China property prices would need…
1 year, 10 months ago
Monday: China launches property rescue plan
China has announced a major rescue package to buy unsold apartments and remove restrictions for homebuyers. New Zealand’s economy is soggy, but shoul…
1 year, 10 months ago
Friday: Australian labour market may be weaker than the RBA thinks
The Dow rises through 40,000. Fed speakers see monetary policy working. US jobless claims and factory output data reinforce hopes for a rate cut or c…
1 year, 10 months ago
Thursday: Soft US CPI supports rate cut hopes
US Treasury yields are down after April CPI was softer than expected, but the Fed may still want to wait. The Aussie and Kiwi dollars jump. Good news…
1 year, 10 months ago
Wednesday: Budget leaves RBA track unchanged
The US Fed Chair shrugs off stronger US producer prices ahead of CPI data tonight. Power rebates & tax cuts turn Australian budget surpluses into def…
1 year, 10 months ago
Tuesday: Markets tight ahead of US CPI
Markets are holding tight ahead of US price data. Australian business condition fall is ok for the RBA. India’s food prices rise, but inflation close…
1 year, 10 months ago
Monday: Australian Budget in focus
Global stocks start the week near record highs, with all eyes on US inflation figures for confirmation the Fed can ease this year. China’s economy is…
1 year, 10 months ago
Friday: Bank of England eyes rate cut soon
The Bank of England holds and says it will cut rates within a month or two. Malaysia’s central bank is more upbeat about growth as it holds. China’s …
1 year, 10 months ago