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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Markets await Fed rate cut decision [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:44
Dairy prices rise modestly; US retail data good; Canada achieves 2% inflation; China on holiday
Will the US Fed "go big"? And the RBNZ follow? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:30
US factory activity up. Canadian factory activity up. Canada moves to help FHBs. Typhoon douses Shanghai. Bets on 50bps Fed cut grow.
Does Xi really have control of China's economy? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:28
China data underwhelms, especially for their already weak property sector. India & US officials contest Byjus bankruptcy. US sentiment up. Canada eyes bigger rate cuts.
Global markets quite mixed, gold rises [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:49
US PPI inflation lower. India's inflation lower. China struggles with financial markets. ECB cuts rates on weak growth. Aussie inflation expectations stay up. Gold at all-time high
US inflation at 3yr low [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:55
American CPI inflation falls modestly. US home loan rates fall sharply. China vehicle sales soft. China struggles with deposit controls. RBA firm against inflation drivers.
Oil prices drop sharply [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:30
OPEC sees sharply lower demand; US retail demand strong; China exports growth surprises; Aussie sentiment falls
The EU is warned. Will they listen & act? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:40
American inflation expectations modest & stable. US consumer debt jumps. Taiwan exports shine. China wards off deflation, just. EU told to invest or be irrelevant.