Economy Watch
Episodes
Oil supply picture gets more complicated
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and th...
Trump flails aimlessly in Mid East & with Powell
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and ...
US policy just gets weirder
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and...
Brace for sharp oil pressure
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and t...
Global outlook darkens
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and th...
War threats compounded by cyber security threats
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and th...
Assessing the war scars
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and ...
US leadership insanity deepens
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and...
US service sector cools, inflation heats up
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and t...
Contrasting national addresses
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and ...
Searching for an off-ramp
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and...
Q1-2025 ends in a mess
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and t...
War consequences bite harder
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US sentiment falls further. China and US trade anti-trade probes. China's profits rise. Countries enact various fuel affordability measures. diesel cr...
Risk aversion rises on more policy corrosion
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and th...
Trump adventure leaves a global mess
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and ...
Escalations show off-ramp options fade
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and...
Trump backs down on strikes against Iran's power system
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trump chickening out on Iran strategy. US data soft. EU sentiment dives. Moderates start to win again in Europe.
Investors face stagflation, reassess returns
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and th...
Energy shock to be protracted
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and th...
Fed steady in face of local and global provocations
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and ...
Middle East attrition going nowhere
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and...
Markets discount war risks
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and t...
A week of global central bank updates
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Title: A week of global central bank updates ------------------------ Kia ora. Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events...
David Cay Johnston: NZ's objective with Trump should be 'to not become the focus of his wrath'
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Under the leadership of President Donald Trump there's a danger the United States will become an autocratic nation, not unlike China, Saudi Arabia or ...
Oil up, equities down, quagmire deeper
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and th...
Markets ignore official data and actions
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and ...
Markets bet heavily on the TACO effect
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and...
Can politicians cover the Iran crisis cracks?
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and t...
The consequences of a series of bad choices bedevils the US, and the rest of us
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and th...
Trump's distraction war causes chaos
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and th...
Insurers dismiss Trump's promises
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and ...
War inflation fears spread
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and...
The cost of war will hit inflation soon
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and t...
Safe haven demand to set the tone this week
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and th...
Mark Laurence: 'Flabbergasted that AI hasn't become a political talking point'
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence (AI) should be a key election year issue especially given the technology has major potential to help improve New Zealand's pro...
Pressure in the details
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora.Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
Tech takes a beating, bond yields fall
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora.Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
US budget hole set to deeping by trillions
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora.Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and th...
US retail sales stall
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora.Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and t...
Taiwan hits it out of the park
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora.Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and thi...
Clear winners - and losers
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora.Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
Imre Speizer: Differing levels of 'assertiveness' between RBNZ & RBA the reason for big cash rate difference
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
By Gareth VaughanThe Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to lift its cash rate 25 basis points this week means it's now 160 basis points higher th...
Retreating tech leaves US weaknesses exposed
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and th...
Risk reactions extreme again
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and t...
India & the US strike a tariff deal
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and thi...
Uncertainty becomes the new certainty
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
Steve Symon: Following the money while playing whack-a-mole against the large commercial enterprises of organised crime
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
By Gareth VaughanA new all-of-government strategy to tackle organised crime aims to make New Zealand the hardest place in the world for organised cr...
Gold price rise hesitates despite rising risk aversion
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US data mixed as risk aversion rises. Singapore & Sweden hold rates. EU sentiment rises, inflation expectations dip. Air travel & cargo buoyant.
Inflation pressure raises chances of rate rises
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora, Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and ...
Chaotic US policymaking tests investor nerves
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and t...
US mess drives precious metals
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and thi...
Eyes on the 'Sell America' trade
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
Anna Breman: The new RBNZ Governor on inflation, being told off by Winston Peters & more
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
By Gareth VaughanGovernor Anna Breman has implied the Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee will increase the Official Cash Rate (OCR) in the r...
Investors rush US alternatives
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
The debasement trade gathers momentum
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and th...
The rise and rise of risk
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and t...
Risks rise, but financial markets turn a blind eye
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and thi...
US workers get 80 year low share of their economy
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
Lots of data, few gains
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
Trump's Epstein-distraction projects unnerve markets
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and th...
Powell winning the tussle with Trump, so far
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and t...
Powell shirt-fronts Trump's cheap tactics
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and thi...
Europe & South America cement trade deal
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
US chooses trade isolation
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
The weak USD is driving important realignments
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and th...
Precious metals lead commodity gains
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and t...
Risk premiums rise sharply
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and thi...
China to reprise stimulus, but with shifted focus
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
Gold turns from a risk haven to a speculative play
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and thi...
Eyes on holiday sales impetus
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
Lower US CPI gets sceptical reviews
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
The end (of 2025) is near, investors nervous
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and th...
American weaknesses show up in latest data
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and t...
Wall Street optimism fades
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and thi...
Breakfast briefing: Hate spreads
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
US glummer post-Fed, rest of world upbeat
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
Markets take Fed cut in its stride
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and th...
Better news but bad decisions
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and t...
Long bond yields keep on rising
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and thi...
What will the US Fed do this week?
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
Freight rates on the move up
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
Breakfast briefing: American SMEs hit hard
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and th...
The OECD sees large economies slowing
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and t...
December starts on a negative note
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and thi...
The run into Christmas underway
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
The final 2025 retail push underway
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
Local rates and currencies get a reset
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and th...
American consumer confidence fades and retail sales growth cools
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and t...
Markets ignore holiday shopping questions
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and thi...
Q3 turning out globally positive
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
Some good data draws investor scepticism
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
As risk fear rises, bond markets draw attention
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and th...
Investor risk aversion rises
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and t...
Sharp twists & turns in global trade
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and thi...
Affordability pressure has everyone's attention now
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
Latest updates feature global weaknesses
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...
Moving on, ignoring vital risks
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and th...
Despite the US funk, the rest of the world gets on with it
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and t...
US starts to step back from the brink
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and thi...
China data projects economic stability
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora,Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this...