Painful tradeoffs coming

Painful tradeoffs coming

Author: Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz September 21, 2026 Duration: 4:17
Eyes on Xi-Trump talks. US data suggests stagflation. California declares El Niño emergency. Canada sees growth halving. Copper in new push higher.

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: 50

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Podcast Episodes
A higher rate future has financial market attention [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:13
Markets dig in for higher interest rates. Japanese retail strong. China PMIs weak. Indian growth beats forecasts. Aussie house prices fall, eyes on impending very hot summer.
Key decisions await in a big week ahead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:57
Eyes on the NZ OCR and the Aussie GDP. Malaysia and India post strong data. Warsh trapped by high US inflation, weakening economy.
What will Warsh say? or do? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:37
Eyes on Warsh; US trade deficit rises; US inventories rise; Canada books a surplus; China profits rise again; Australian household spending jumps fueling rate hike bets.
The US leaks momentum on inflation threats [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:02
US data mixed although durable goods orders positive. Meta concedes child harm, to pay large penalty. China rolls out support financing. Australia inflation falls less than expected.
Markets see US as just a paper tiger on Iran [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:17
US data weakens. Canada retaliates on tariffs. copper & other base metals hit record highs. Taiwan delivers more strong data. Private credit shock in Australia. Bird flu spreads in Australia.
US bully tactics widened after prior failures [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:40
US makes big economic threats at Iran. Iran blacklists tankers. US economic activity weakens. Canada gets new tariff threat. Singapore inflation up, baby bonus expanded.
Despite tough news, global PMIs mostly positive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:38
Canada rejects US tariff positions. China FDI weak but forklift sales strong. Japan inflation rising, PMIs positive. EU PMIs up. Australia PMIs softer.
US debt worries mount [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:08
Bessent moves off to a rocky start. US data positive. Japan, Taiwan and Malaysia exports strong. Australian inflation expectations rise, jobs market eases.
Bessent tries to screw the scrum [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:28
US moves to hold back UST yield rises. Fed reveals inflation pressure reactions. USMCA deal close. Japanese machinery orders jump.
US economy losing momentum [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:04
Dairy prices rise. US data very underwhelming. USMCA trade deal on the ropes. China households risk averse. Australia sentiment less negative.