Tech takes a beating, bond yields fall

Tech takes a beating, bond yields fall

Author: Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz February 12, 2026 Duration: 4:37
US data weak ahead of CPI release. Study confirms US pays the tariff-taxes. India CPI rises. China ready for big holiday. Australia inflation expectations rise.

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Duration: 7:22
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Duration: 6:50
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US economy outshining all others [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:37
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Hard to see 2025 much different to 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:04
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Markets start pricing in higher risk premiums [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:43
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China to turn economists into propagandists [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:28
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Eyeing 2025 nervously [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:35
US avoids shutdown. US personal savings rate stabilises at good level. China uncomfortable at bond signals. Japanese inflation stays up.