War consequences bite harder

War consequences bite harder

Author: Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz March 29, 2026 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.

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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Tables turn with China rising as the US fades [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:05
Eyes on 'reciprocal tariffs'. Canada calls election. Japanese inflation stays high. Malaysia inflation low. private equity downgraded.
Not so happy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:18
US data average. Bank of Canada signals more urgent approach. Taiwan shines. BofE holds. Aussie jobs shrink. NZ slips in Happiness update.
Bigger bumps in the road [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:32
Dairy prices hold in USD, drop in NZD. US data fades. Canada inflation rises. Germany changes tack. China property still struggling.
Eyes on China & American economic policymakers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:44
China fires up more stimulus. China data mixed. Singapore and India data dull. US data weaker on inflation threats. OECD sees stunted 2025 and 2026.
US & China weaknesses self-inflicted [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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.
Inflation holds but tariff costs yet to hit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:27
Tariff retaliation starts. US CPI dips ahead of tariff costs. Canada cuts. Japan PPI rises. China allows even more debt. India CPI falls. Russia CPI rises.
The Americans & Russians disrupt trade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:15
The US doubles tariffs on Canada. Japanese household spending retreats. Russia hijacks China's rail trade goods. Greenland votes.
Wall Street votes, and it isn't for Trump [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:11
Wall Street turns sharply lower. US inflation expectations rise. US farmers retrench. Japan rises. China hits Canada with higher tariffs. German factories busier.