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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US leadership insanity deepens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:46
More bellicose threats from the US as artificial deadline looms. Dairy prices hold. US data weakens. China reserves hold. Aussie inflation jumps.
US service sector cools, inflation heats up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:08
US service sector slows but still expanding. Prices rises come fast. Canadian services contract less. Singapore retail takes a tumble. High India services growth eases.
Contrasting national addresses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:48
US data modest but with heavy inflation signals. Canada PMI's stall. other main global PMIs upbeat. Albanese warns of difficulties ahead.
Searching for an off-ramp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:17
US data mixed. Canada GDP expands. China PMI's expand. Japan & Korea industrial production weaker. Passenger air travel rises.
Q1-2025 ends in a mess [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:25
US struggles to smooth over Trump mistakes. Enormous China current account surplus. China now dominates aluminium markets. Air cargo activity surges.
War consequences bite harder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:51
US sentiment falls further. China and US trade anti-trade probes. China's profits rise. Countries enact various fuel affordability measures. diesel crisis grows.
Risk aversion rises on more policy corrosion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:07
OECD sees modest growth but higher inflation. US data mixed. UST auctions bring higher yields. Norway holds but now sees rate rises. Global freight rates rise only modestly.
Trump adventure leaves a global mess [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:41
Markets in relief rally as US apparently retreats in Middle East. US mortgage applications dive. China resumes ship trade to Middle East. German mood sours.
Escalations show off-ramp options fade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:47
Private credit risks build in the shadow of the oil crisis; PMI's show global economic stutter; sulphur price zooms; jet fuel prices leap