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: 5:48
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Commodities ease as China de-risking builds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:29
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Duration: 6:49
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A huge week of new data awaits us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:55
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Cutting costs and raising prices [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:47
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Inflation fears ease globally [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:52
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China's rescue plan gets few ticks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:18
US sentiment rises. China's export growth stalls. Markets shun China stimulus plans. RBA turns dovish. Aussie business sentiment slips.
China readies more aggressive stimulus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:19
US inflation expectations firm. China CPI flirts with deflation. China to roll out more aggressive stimulus. India rupee hits new low. Aussie pay up sharply.
Trade uncertainty rises [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:34
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