Oil up, equities down, quagmire deeper

Oil up, equities down, quagmire deeper

Author: Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz March 12, 2026 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.

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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US budget hole set to deeping by trillions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:16
Financial markets sceptical of US jobs report. US budget deficit to get much worse. China faces return of deflation. Australia gets borrowing surge.
US retail sales stall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:16
Dairy prices rise again. US retail impulse sags. US household debt rises as do delinquencies. Australian sentiment mixed.
Taiwan hits it out of the park [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:38
US expected inflation falls. US dollar weaker. Chinese ready for Spring Festival. Taiwan exports shine again. Australian household spending slips.
Clear winners - and losers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:57
China's reserves swell. US labour market data weakens. Japan & Thai elections decisive. German factory orders surge. Australian trade surplus shrinks
Retreating tech leaves US weaknesses exposed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:26
US data uninspiring. China services PMI expands faster. EU inflation retreats. Australian cost of living indexes mixed. Bitcoin slides faster
Risk reactions extreme again [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:00
A series of unfortunate delays. US sentiment stays low. Taiwan consumers buoyant. Contract annulments annoy China. German yields rise. Precious metals volatile. Bitcoin slides.
India & the US strike a tariff deal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:22
'Reorder month' powers up factory PMIs globally. India & US reduce reciprocal tariffs. Another US shutdown. Australian house prices rise again. Commodity prices retreat fast.
Uncertainty becomes the new certainty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:50
China PMIs slip back into contraction. Taiwan and Korea post spectacular results. Japan retail disappoints. Trump nominates Warsh.