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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NZ might benefit from an EU-China dispute [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:43
US jobs growth not as strong as first reported. Fed minutes confirm likely September cut. China threatens the EU on dairy trade.
The global economy delivers summer gains [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:26
Dairy prices rise. US retail healthy. Taiwan exports strong. Cheap energy keeps German PPI low. Sweden cuts. RBA fears lack of inflation progress.
China struggles to manage its downturn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:24
China FDI not recovering. China blocks market stats. Taiwan expansion extends. India public debt grows. US data positive except for housing.
The US economy holding up well [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:55
US data surprises with strength. Canada house prices fall. Japan GDP jumps. China data lackluster. Aussie inflation expectations stay elevated.
Global rate cuts now more certain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:27
US CPI rate expectations confirmed. US mortgage applications jump. India & China on holiday. Kishida resigns. UK CPI holds.
China faces strong downward pressures [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:05
US activity data positive, inflation low. Japanese machine tool orders rise. China is deepening funk. Aussie sentiment stays modestly positive.
Stresses in China grow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:21
US inflation expectations fall. Global crop output healthy. Canada building consents dive. Strikes rise in China. India inflation eases.