Tech & commodities rise without data guardrails

Tech & commodities rise without data guardrails

Author: Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz October 6, 2025 Duration: 4:43
China holiday activity looks strong. Japanese markets love Takaichi. France in another political jam. Aussie inflation stays high. Many metals prices jump.

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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Power & corruption highlighted [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:14
US jobs & real estate markets firm. India gripped by Adani corruption case. South Africa cuts rate. S&P500 up on Gaetz withdrawal.
Banking stress rises in China and the EU [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:30
US mortgage application levels stay weak. Japanese exports rise. Taiwanese export orders rise. Chinese banks feel consequences. EU warned on high debt & low growth.
Rate cut prospects fading? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:11
Eyes on 2025 and higher inflation. US data mixed. China house prices fall, other data mixed. China ends some export subsidies.
Oil demand falls, supply rising [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:21
US labour market stays strong. US PPI rises. EU grows modestly. Aussie labour market rise slows. IEA sees oil glut. Xero hits record high.
US inflation progress stalls in October [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:18
US core CPI inflation holds at 3.3%. Eyes on US mortgages and personal debt. Japan's PPI rises. India car sales up. Aussie wage cost rises.
China stimulus fizzes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:38
China stimulates its car market, but little else. US Q3 earnings strong. Bitcoin has a moment. Malaysia has a building boom.
China's turnaround not in evidence yet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:24
China still battling deflationary forces. China food price rises stay high. Japanese households pull back. Taiwanese trade healthy. American sentiment positive.