The ruptures deepen

The ruptures deepen

Author: Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz April 23, 2026 Duration: 5:26
US data improves, but tech layoffs rise fast. Canada PPI zooms. India expands faster. Taiwan still starring. Australia PMI's improve. Bulk freight rates 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.
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American instability takes another turn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:14
US data shaky as US policies grow increasingly unstable. Japan machinery orders fall. China house prices fall. UK inflation rises.
Back on inflation alert [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:34
Dairy prices slip. US business sentiment mixed. Canada inflation pressure rises. German business sentiment rises. RBA makes a hawkish cut.
What will the RBA do? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:07
Canadian housing starts rise. Singapore's exports fall. So do China's car sales and India's exports. Eyes on RBA review, tinged with uncertainty.
China borrows like there's no tomorrow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:18
China goes on a new debt splurge. China FDI dives. Singapore growth rises, Malaysia's declines. US retail disappoints. Canada credit conditions tighten.
Waiting for US tariffs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:38
US PPI stays high. US household debt rise modest. Japanese PPI rise stays elevated. EU industrial production weak. Freight rates fall.
The US gets its expected inflation twist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:48
US inflation rises along with inflation expectations. Japanese machine tool orders up. India industrial growth eases. Aussie housing investors pull back.
Powell in no hurry to cut rates, defying Trump [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:34
Trump prevents corruption enforcement. Powell holds the line. Canada building activity rises. India defends the rupee. China targets food security. Aussie sentiment flat.