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.
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Energy shock to be protracted [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:42
US data weaker but mostly second-tier. Nine central banks decide to hold their policy rates. Australian labour market marginally softer.
Fed steady in face of local and global provocations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:54
US Fed holds as expected. US data weaker. Bank of Canada holds. Malaysia walks away from US tariff deal. Korean strike threat another supply chain risk,
Middle East attrition going nowhere [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:13
US hiring weakens. North American real estate markets generally soft. German sentiment undermined. RBA hikes. Airlines see passenger demand doubling.
Markets discount war risks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:24
US economy delivers mixed results. Canada sees lower inflation. China reports positive data. India exports hold. Eyes on the RBA.
A week of global central bank updates [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:02
Apart from Hormuz, all eyes will be on inflation threats and central bank responses this week. US data weaker. India loan growth strong. China loan growth modest.
Oil up, equities down, quagmire deeper [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:27
IEA calls the Gulf crisis history's worst for oil. US data little-changed. India inflation firms. Australian inflation expectations up. Chalmers looks at 'high 4s' for Aussie Budget.
Markets ignore official data and actions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:11
Markets dismiss oil strategic reserve release impacts. US inflation unchanged, impact dismissed. China new car sales weak. RBA shifts sharply on inflation risks.
Markets bet heavily on the TACO effect [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:34
Dairy prices hold high. US data mixed. Canada enjoys a travel boost. China exports jump; Aussie confidence mixed. Straits of Hormuz still closed..