Economy Watch

Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz

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Τελευταίο 19.08.2026

Economy Watch is a podcast from interest.co.nz that covers economic events and trends affecting New Zealand. Hosts David Chaston and Gareth Vaughan analyze the latest data, policy, and business developments with local relevance. Produced by Podcasts NZ, the show offers regular commentary on the country's economic landscape.

Επεισόδια

Bessent tries to screw the scrum 19.08.2026 4λ

US moves to hold back UST yield rises. Fed reveals inflation pressure reactions. USMCA deal close. Japanese machinery orders jump.
US economy losing momentum 18.08.2026 5λ

Dairy prices rise. US data very underwhelming. USMCA trade deal on the ropes. China households risk averse. Australia sentiment less negative.
Long-term yield warning signals grow stronger 17.08.2026 5λ

Conflicting Hormuz stands harden; global long term yields rise; Canadian inflation rises; Singapore and Japan deliver upbeat data; China data uninspiring; UST 10yr at 4.73%; gold up; oil prices up; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6
The two top dogs show signs of limping 16.08.2026 7λ

China reveals some worrying slowdown data and inability to transition. US reveals spreading economic weaknesses. Others expand at pace.
Markets & data delivers mixed messages 13.08.2026 5λ

US producer prices ease. Bond markets warn US Administration. Japan readies another rate hike. Aussie wage rises less than inflation. Hormuz shut.
US inflation little-changed, taking pressure off the Fed 12.08.2026 5λ

US inflation high but unchanged. US budget deficit leaps. Canadian building permits strong. Japanese machine tool orders strong with sentiment.
Ignoring Hormuz & hoping for the best 11.08.2026 5λ

US data uninspiring. US 50% tariffs on Canada imminent. Singapore & Malaysia industry expands. Australian business sentiment stalls. RBA holds.
Hormuz shut tight 10.08.2026 4λ

Middle East mess gets worse. Japan sentiment improves. Indonesian sentiment eases. Big drops in mortgage applications hits Aussie bank shares.
Is inflation about to resume its rise? 09.08.2026 7λ

China inflation reveals weaknesses building. Eyes on new yuan loans. China & Taiwan exports strong. US labour market shrinks, consumer debt jumps.
Rates rise with oil prices 06.08.2026 4λ

Persian Gulf mess intensifies again. US eyes non-farm jobs data. EU retail stays positive. German factory orders recover. Aussie gold exports zoom.
US still doesn't have a Hormuz deal 05.08.2026 4λ

US data lackluster again with services PMI mixed. China services sector weak. Singapore rises but Japan eases. Indonesia expansion bounces back. Copper at new record.
Oil prices fall on expectation a Hormuz deal is close 04.08.2026 5λ

Bessent moves markets. US data lackluster. Canada trade rises. China sets tight fuel goal. Copper price at record. Aussie bird flu spreads.
Despite challenges, global economy still expanding solidly 03.08.2026 5λ

US factory PMIs expanding. China PMIs weak. Other Asian PMIs robust. copper price rising. Australian inflation stays high. Eyes on SpaceX and KPMG.
The rise and rise of long-term interest rates 02.08.2026 8λ

China PMIs negative. Korean data positive. Japan mixed. US data well off the boil with worrying bond market signals. Canada growth rises.
The air is going out of the global economy 30.07.2026 6λ

US growth fades. China commits to more stimulus. Japan intervenes to support the yen. EU growth firms. Air travel weak. Aussie home lending weak.
Hot war spread to reignite inflation risks 29.07.2026 6λ

US runs on empty with high inflation, but the Fed holds despite dissenters. Singapore PPI stays very high. Korea stocks take a beating. Aussie inflation eases.
Learning to live with less oil 28.07.2026 5λ

China imports sharply less oil. US data ho-hum. Japan gets deadly quake. Malaysia PPI jumps. Singapore birthrate dives. Eyes on Australian CPI.
US backs away in Hormuz after achieving nothing 27.07.2026 6λ

US data reveals limp gains and higher rates. Canada data dour. Singapore surprises. China awaits stimulus decisions. Indonesia takes a risky turn.
Transactional Trump trapped by his own missteps 26.07.2026 8λ

Eyes on the Fed and the BoJ. Watching for new China stimulus. Japan up, India down. US PMIs shows inflation rising. Australia factory orders rise.
Oil price surge sees financial markets stagger 23.07.2026 6λ

Middle East escalation hits financial markets. Canadian retail sales rise. China FDI rises. India protests spread. EU fines Google. Australian labour market strong.