Pretending inflation is under control

Pretending inflation is under control

Author: Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz September 3, 2026 Duration: 6:34
US domestic data positive but trade data weak. Canada trade data weaker. Yen rises. EU PPI high. Australia trade data soft. Dutch move their gold out of the US.

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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Long-term yield warning signals grow stronger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:36
Conflicting Hormuz stands harden; global long term yields rise; Canadian inflation rises; Singapore and Japan deliver upbeat data; China data uninspiring; UST 10yr at 4.73%; gold up; oil prices up; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 =…
The two top dogs show signs of limping [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:41
China reveals some worrying slowdown data and inability to transition. US reveals spreading economic weaknesses. Others expand at pace.
Markets & data delivers mixed messages [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:56
US producer prices ease. Bond markets warn US Administration. Japan readies another rate hike. Aussie wage rises less than inflation. Hormuz shut.
Ignoring Hormuz & hoping for the best [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:41
US data uninspiring. US 50% tariffs on Canada imminent. Singapore & Malaysia industry expands. Australian business sentiment stalls. RBA holds.
Hormuz shut tight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:57
Middle East mess gets worse. Japan sentiment improves. Indonesian sentiment eases. Big drops in mortgage applications hits Aussie bank shares.
Is inflation about to resume its rise? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:37
China inflation reveals weaknesses building. Eyes on new yuan loans. China & Taiwan exports strong. US labour market shrinks, consumer debt jumps.
Rates rise with oil prices [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:47
Persian Gulf mess intensifies again. US eyes non-farm jobs data. EU retail stays positive. German factory orders recover. Aussie gold exports zoom.
US still doesn't have a Hormuz deal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:48
US data lackluster again with services PMI mixed. China services sector weak. Singapore rises but Japan eases. Indonesia expansion bounces back. Copper at new record.