Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMonday: 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…
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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…
2 years, 1 month 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…
2 years, 1 month 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…
2 years, 1 month 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…
2 years, 1 month 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…
2 years, 1 month 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 …
2 years, 1 month ago
Thursday: Fed President patient on rates
The Boston Fed President says rates are likely to be held for longer. The Bank of Japan’s governor says big yen moves are undesirable. Taiwan’s expor…
2 years, 1 month ago
Wednesday: RBA 'less hawkish' than expected
US rate cut optimism is growing with soft US labour market data. The RBA was less hawkish than expected, but won’t rule anything in or out. Australia…
2 years, 1 month ago
Tuesday: How hawkish will the RBA turn?
US stocks rise as traders find comfort in Fed rate cut hopes; All eyes on how hawkish the RBA will turn today; Indonesia’s GDP is supported by electi…
2 years, 1 month ago