Oil supply picture gets more complicated

Oil supply picture gets more complicated

Author: Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz April 16, 2026 Duration: 6:00
US data lackluster. China data better than expected. Australia data lackluster too, knocked by Geelong fire. Bulk freight rates rise. Big shifts in tourism focus.

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: 100

Economy Watch
Podcast Episodes
Markets ignore holiday shopping questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:55
Eyes on US holiday shopping impulse. US factory data soft. ditto Canada. Singapore inflation firmer. Beijing considers big changes.
Q3 turning out globally positive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:59
China FDI weak. India activity strong. Japanese exports rise. Italy gets ratings upgrade. US activity positive but inflation high. China not buying US soybeans.
Some good data draws investor scepticism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:58
Restarted US data gives mixed results. Canada PPI rises. Taiwan export order growth high. China hooked on subsidies. German PPI low. IMF warns Australia.
As risk fear rises, bond markets draw attention [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:01
US data turns defensive, Fed minutes awaited. Japanese machine orders rise along with bond yields. Stunning demand for China bonds. Malaysia exports star.
Investor risk aversion rises [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:32
Dairy prices drop again. Official US data restarts but weak. Canada housing starts soft. RBA minutes give few clues about next moves. bitcoin stays down.
Sharp twists & turns in global trade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:24
Canadian inflation falls. China eyes lower rates. Singapore exports jump but India's exports dive. Aluminium shortage drive US inflation. Bitcoin falls
Latest updates feature global weaknesses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:22
China bank loan demand weak. EU industrial production growth low. Aussie jobs gains strong. IEA says renewables have cost advantages.

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