US credit card debt leaps

US credit card debt leaps

Author: Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz May 7, 2026 Duration: 6:04
US data weakish with debt stress rising suddenly. China FX reserves swell. Norway hikes. German factory orders rise. Australia discovers tariffs. Shell profits leap.

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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Powell winning the tussle with Trump, so far [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:21
US inflation unchanged. US jobs weak. US sentiment surveys waver. Japan data good, snap election likely. Australia sentiment eases.
Powell shirt-fronts Trump's cheap tactics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:43
Bogus claims against Fed boss being watched closely. Indian CPI stay low. Australian household spending rises. Google's AI chops power its valuation.
Europe & South America cement trade deal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:54
Eyes on some big key US decisions including for tariffs. Better balance for Canada jobs. Strong Indian loan growth, Taiwan exports. EU cements huge new FTA.
US chooses trade isolation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:14
US jobs data soft ahead of payrolls report. US trade data weaker. China property declines. German factory orders jump. Air cargo rises fast except in the US.
Precious metals lead commodity gains [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:54
Commodities surge, including dairy prices. US services sector cools, car sales modest. China car sales hit record. Notable China climate shift; Precious metals all up sharply but oil lower.
Risk premiums rise sharply [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:51
US factories contract. US flu season 'moderately severe'. China service sector expands slower. EU fully adopts CBAM to international grumbles.
China to reprise stimulus, but with shifted focus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:24
China pushes internal growth plans, restricts silver exports. Korean exports rise fast. US factories stutter. Aussie house price growth shows signs of exhaustion.
Gold turns from a risk haven to a speculative play [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:37
Precious metals star. US retail turns uncertain. Canada PPI rises. Japanese rates rise. China hits EU dairy with duty penalties. India & NZ agree FTA.