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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Podcast Episodes
Powell coy on US rate shifts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:22
US housebuilders downbeat on cost pressure. Canadian housebuilders buoyant. India jobless levels low. Singapore exports fall. China keeps pressure on EU.
Tariff costs bite US producer prices [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:56
US jobless claims stay up. US PPI rises much more than expected. China mulls housing buyout. India credit rating upgraded. Australian employment rises.
Rare drop in bank lending from weak demand [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:51
US jittery about economic direction (but not investors). Japan machine tool orders rise. China bank lending retreats. China steel causes angst.
Eyes on the RBA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:57
China car sales jump, especially NEVs. Another China property developer liquidates. India struggles to defend rupee. US governance standards collapse.
Ignoring the clown-show, watching the numbers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:06
Eyes on the RBA. No China inflation. World food prices inch higher. Japan gets US 'mistake' corrected. Taiwan shines again. Lactalis in box seat.
Markets tired and wary of incoherent policy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:44
US jobless claims stay high, inflation expectations do too. US farm trade turns negative. The BofE cuts its policy rate. China subsidises personal loans.
Rarotonga cooks up huge undersea mining deals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:55
US data mixed. Canadian house prices fall as volumes rise. India holds. China announces new subsidy. Aussie living cost pressure eases. Cook Islands a hub for deepsea mining.
A tale of two markets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:50
US ISM services PMI in stagflationary phase. US household debt rises, student loan arrears swell. India services PMI booms. China services PMI improves.