Rates rise with oil prices

Rates rise with oil prices

Author: Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz August 6, 2026 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.

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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US Fed hikes, sees more tightening ahead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:54
Fed delivers the expected rise and sets course for another. Markets turn negative. US data weighed by rates & sentiment. EU industrial production soft. Saudi scrambles.
Markets demand rate rises to fight inflation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:09
Hormuz situation worse. eyes on how key central banks stand up to inflation's rise; Canada and India report CPI; China reveals low bank loan growth again.
Higher yields are here to stay [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:54
US Fed rate decision headlines the week. Japan too. Japanese PPI very high. US CPI lacks cred. US consumer sentiment drops again.
The cost of money has just jumped [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:46
Oil prices & bond yields jump. US PPI rises further. US inventories rise. Trump splashes the cash. ECB hikes. Aussie inflation expectations rise;.
The risks of an unravelling rise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:29
US data weakens on major policy missteps. Japan data strong. Taiwan exports impress again. China inflation rises especially PPI. NZD falls to 13 year low against the AUD.
Eyes on global inflation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:54
Japanese household spending weak. US non-farm payrolls headline strong. Canada payrolls dip. German factory orders jump. Norway moves its gold to safety. global food prices rise.
Pretending inflation is under control [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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.
Resilience despite risks & threats [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:04
US data flatlines despite rising factory orders. US labour market weak. Bank of Canada turns hawkish. Australian GDP expansion better than expected juicing financial benchmarks.