Mixed messages on Hormuz progress

Mixed messages on Hormuz progress

Author: Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz May 27, 2026 Duration: 4:57
Commodity markets believe Iran TV. US mortgage applications drop on higher US rates. Other US data mixed. Australian CPI restrained.

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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Concerns about US labour market grow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:03
US labour market signals weaken quickly. Fed meets without key data. South Korea growth rises. India factories stay very busy. Eyes on Australian inflation and RBA.
Betting on short-term positivity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:36
Eyes on China-US meeting, also on US Fed decision. Markets decide both will be positive. China data positive. US data average. Some key commodity prices zoom.
US sanctions Russian oil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:47
Mixed US data. Mixed Canada data. China builds next 5-yr Plan. China & US to meet soon. Freight rates rise. Crypto fraudster pardoned by Trump
Wall Street shifts lower on Washington mess [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:53
US data sparse and weak as US shutdown extends. Risks from non-bank lending highlighted. Shanghai property sales jump. Aluminium prices surge.
Wait-and-see as policy messes unresolved [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:00
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Tough choices ahead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:15
A big week of data and earnings reports ahead. India rises. Singapore exports jump. Malaysia grows faster. AU-US links at risk. More TACO twists.
US gets faster inflation, but ignored by officials [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:44
US data highlights inflation but officials turn a blind eye. China gets more deflation, softer debt expansion. India exports rise. Aussie house building weak.
Powell, Dimon and the IMF sound caution [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:10
Powell gets ready to support a dipping US economy. US SME optimism fades. China car market roars. Singapore doing better. IMF cautious.