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.

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Duration: 5:24
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Buckle in for a day of big announcements [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:09
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Gold drops sharply from its recent highs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Duration: 7:26
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Duration: 4:40
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China pushes itself ahead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:18
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A Trump tariff backdown coming? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:38
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