US & China weaknesses self-inflicted

US & China weaknesses self-inflicted

Author: Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz March 16, 2025 Duration: 5:25
Eyes on US Fed in light of new inflation pressure. China loan growth sags, China FDI weak. US sentiment weak, consumers fear return of inflation.

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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A broad easing of some key commodity prices [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:56
US inflation expectations ease to Fed-friendly levels. US and China struggle with climate extremes. Aussie housing lending weak. commodity prices retreat.
The hits to global trade keep coming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:39
US vehicle sales hit bump. China vehicle sales high. EU imposes tariffs on Chinese cars. Canada house sales fall. Freight rates jump again.
World's major economies holding up well [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:31
US data largely positive except for an outlier PMI. India spurts ahead. China and Japan services data soft. Aussie data mixed.
Dairy prices drop most in almost a year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:43
Dairy prices nosedive. US data quite positive. China housing woes deepen. Inflation low in South Korea & EU. RBA minutes leave rate hike on table.
More tax cuts flow to Australian workers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:24
US PMIs give mixed signals. China PMIs rise. China to buy its own bonds to stabilise drooping yields. German inflation eases. Aussie house prices rise.
Global food stress low [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:46
US new house sales weak. Japanese yen falls further. Indian rupee unusually stable. China lets yuan slip. Aussie CPI surprises with rise. Food price signals sanguine.