August PMIs mostly positive

August PMIs mostly positive

Author: Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz August 22, 2024 Duration: 5:19
US data mixed but mostly positive. Canada rail system shuts on labour dispute. India expansion rolls on. Container freight rates ease again.

Economy Watch is a regular analysis of the financial forces shaping life in New Zealand. Hosted by David Chaston and Gareth Vaughan from interest.co.nz, this podcast digs into the weekly data, policy shifts, and market movements that quietly dictate everything from mortgage rates and grocery bills to job prospects and investment returns. The conversation moves beyond headline numbers, offering context and clarity on what the Reserve Bank's latest decision means for your wallet, how global commodity prices ripple through to local farms, or why a change in migration statistics matters for the housing market. It’s a grounded, informed discussion for anyone who wants to understand the mechanics behind the news, whether you're managing a business, a portfolio, or simply a household budget. Tune in to Economy Watch for a clear-eyed perspective on the economic currents that define our everyday reality, delivered by journalists who have been tracking these stories for years. You'll find this podcast an essential tool for connecting the dots in a complex financial landscape.
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Markets eye US labour market softening [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:15
US data largely positive although job ads soften. Canada cuts rates. China mulls big mortgage relief. Aussie GDP disappoints.
Back from holiday in a negative mood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:45
Dairy prices slip. US PMIs disappoint, other US data positive. China to retaliate against Canada. Australia posts current account deficit.
Where have the children of China gone? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:50
US retail and services sectors buoy sentiment, factories not so much. China says profits rising but demographics bite hard. Taiwan sentiment surges.