Long-term yield warning signals grow stronger

Long-term yield warning signals grow stronger

Author: Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz August 17, 2026 Duration: 5:36
Conflicting Hormuz stands harden; global long term yields rise; Canadian inflation rises; Singapore and Japan deliver upbeat data; China data uninspiring; UST 10yr at 4.73%; gold up; oil prices up; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
The rise and rise of long-term interest rates [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:17
China PMIs negative. Korean data positive. Japan mixed. US data well off the boil with worrying bond market signals. Canada growth rises.
The air is going out of the global economy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:06
US growth fades. China commits to more stimulus. Japan intervenes to support the yen. EU growth firms. Air travel weak. Aussie home lending weak.
Hot war spread to reignite inflation risks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:11
US runs on empty with high inflation, but the Fed holds despite dissenters. Singapore PPI stays very high. Korea stocks take a beating. Aussie inflation eases.
Learning to live with less oil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:15
China imports sharply less oil. US data ho-hum. Japan gets deadly quake. Malaysia PPI jumps. Singapore birthrate dives. Eyes on Australian CPI.
US backs away in Hormuz after achieving nothing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:02
US data reveals limp gains and higher rates. Canada data dour. Singapore surprises. China awaits stimulus decisions. Indonesia takes a risky turn.
Transactional Trump trapped by his own missteps [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:11
Eyes on the Fed and the BoJ. Watching for new China stimulus. Japan up, India down. US PMIs shows inflation rising. Australia factory orders rise.
Oil price surge sees financial markets stagger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:58
Middle East escalation hits financial markets. Canadian retail sales rise. China FDI rises. India protests spread. EU fines Google. Australian labour market strong.
The oil crisis isn't over yet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:29
US data reveals warning signs. Japanese exports jump. China defends stock markets. Indonesia holds rate unexpectedly. Australian leading index stalls.