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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US chaos, global data softness, not helping [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:00
The US Fed enters a tricky transition. US data mixed. US sentiment sinks. Canada jobs strong. Japan households spend more freely. China data ho-hum.
Economic shine dulls [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:24
US services expansion slows. US vehicle sales ease. India to change rate & inflation focus. England cuts rates. Australian trade surplus lower. Freight rates fall.
Retaliatory counterpunches come in many forms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:54
Dairy prices rise. US labour market signals negative. ditto inventories. Tariff counterpunches come. Currency changes hurt the US.
Sharp policy changes without thinking things through [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:18
US imposes big tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China. US PCE inflation rises. Japan data good. India cuts income taxes, tariffs. Aussie PPI high but easing.
Consumer resilience powers the 2024 US growth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:55
US posts impressive growth but less than expected. ECB cuts again with EU stalled. Freight rates fall. air travel hits all-time high. Ditto gold
Fed set to end rate cutting cycle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:31
Eyes on US Fed. US data starts to react to Trump distortions. Canada trims rate. Russia PPI inflation jumps. Aussie inflation sets up rate cut.