The two top dogs show signs of limping

The two top dogs show signs of limping

Author: Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz August 16, 2026 Duration: 7:41
China reveals some worrying slowdown data and inability to transition. US reveals spreading economic weaknesses. Others expand at pace.

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 bond rates rise; China launches new stimulus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:41
US data and confidence weaker. Canada GDP resilient. China rolls out new stimulus. Australia focuses on inflation control. Air cargo demand rises.
No appetite for a resolution [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:08
Despite good industrial production data globally, markets retreat on US equivocation for a peace deal. Eyes on the RBA. City ranking updates.
Trump's deal-making fiascos widen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:42
Eyes on the RBA, US jobs and China's holiday activity. US durable goods order data mixed. The US Fed in a tough spot. No deal to re-open Hormuz.
Global bond selloff deepens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:38
US data mixed as bond market flares as risks mount. Xi and Trump meet inconclusively. Canada data positive. China raises petrol prices. Aussie labour force grows.
US bond yields hit 20 year highs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:10
US PMIs surprise markets. US Treasury yields leap. Taiwan's data stays impressive. India data improves. Indonesia holds. Australian PMIs retreat.
Inflation embeds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:50
Mixed US data but bond costs jump; Taiwan export orders star again; EU sentiment dips; RBA softens up markets for another rise
Painful tradeoffs coming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:17
Eyes on Xi-Trump talks. US data suggests stagflation. California declares El Niño emergency. Canada sees growth halving. Copper in new push higher.
Weaker data signals but markets stay upbeat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:54
Japan and China to take a break. Xi to visit Trump. China FDI still weak. Japan hikes & moves to protect the yen. US factories slow down. RBA signals more rate hikes.
Financial market relief [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:10
Benchmark yields ease on Fed's inflation fighting commitment. US data soft. Canada PPI high. Singapore exports shine. Eyes on Bank of Japa.; freight rates hold high.