Trump flails aimlessly in Mid East & with Powell

Trump flails aimlessly in Mid East & with Powell

Author: Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz April 15, 2026 Duration: 4:47
US policy mess shows up in Beige Book. US homebuilders glum. Japanese machinery orders rise sharply. Albanese wins Brunei backing.

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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Yes, the Hormuz mess is worse today [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:22
Persian Gulf standoff turns childish. US petrol stocks drop. Eyes on Tesla results. EU consumer sentiment dives. BHP back selling to China but in yuan.
Hormuz ceasefire set to expire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:40
Hormuz situation looks set to unravel again. Warsh testifies. Dairy prices fall. US data 'strong'. Taiwan stars again. Supermarket pricing in Aussie spotlight.
US-Iran positions yo-yo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:27
Trump's Gulf War goes bad again. Canadian data stable. China winning the oil-alternative race. ECB uncertain. BIS nervous about stablecoins.
Pressure re-applied as Hormuz chaos returns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:51
Hormuz 'opening' was a US fantasy. Canada data resilient. Indian loan growth rises. China excavator sales jump. Malaysia inflation tame with good growth.
Oil supply picture gets more complicated [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:00
US data lackluster. China data better than expected. Australia data lackluster too, knocked by Geelong fire. Bulk freight rates rise. Big shifts in tourism focus.
US policy just gets weirder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:38
US data mixed with PPI up, sentiment down, but good jobs data. China export growth fades. Australian sentiment dives. IMF of another recession.
Brace for sharp oil pressure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:08
Gulf oil freeze about to bite hard. US home sales fall. China new yuan lending soft. India inflation rising. Key mineral prices jump.
Global outlook darkens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:55
US to block Hormuz. US inflation rises, sentiment tumbles. China inflation modest. Taiwan exports high again. Hungary votes. IMF glum about 2026.
War threats compounded by cyber security threats [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:58
US data weaker. Canada politics shift. Japan sentiment falls. German exports rise. Cybersecurity threat from AI. freight rates stable overall.
Assessing the war scars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:31
Middle East 'ceasefire' shaky. Iran gets gatekeeper advantage. Fed watches inflation risks rise. China truck sales hit 5yr high. EU retail activity rises.