Gold surges over US$4,300/oz. Australia’s unemployment rate jumps to its highest since 2021, sending the Aussie dollar down against the Kiwi. And New Zealand dairy farmers are in line for bumper returns.

In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Senior Economist Matthew Galt looks at whether New Zealand’s housing market might finally turn, as the Reserve Bank plans to ease lending restrictions.

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Markets firm on easing US-China trade tensions. China’s deflation continues, as authorities set a stronger yuan fix. Australia’s job market numbers today will be closely watched by the RBA. And Singapore’s growth strengthens.

In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Economist Sophia Angala reviews which Australian states and territories are doing well, including during the trade and geopolitical disruption seen this year.

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The US Fed chair warns of a weaker jobs market amid a shutdown data blindspot. The RBA Board leaves its options open. Australian consumer confidence drops to a 12-month low. And New Zealand’s housing market goes sideways.

In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Economist Arindam Chakraborty reviews Malaysia’s 2026 Government budget and fiscal targets.

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Markets bounce back overnight after Donald Trump downplays his new 100% China tariff threat. China’s exports are stronger than expected. And New Zealand’s traffic movements may indicate an economic turnaround has begun.

In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s Chief Economist for Greater China, Raymond Yeung, suggests looking through the latest noise in the US -China trade dramas for the signal.

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Trade tensions between the US and China escalate, which triggers a stock market selloff. But US bonds rally, and gold is up too on safe haven demand. And watch out today for trade data from China.

In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Senior Commodities Strategist Daniel Hynes says China’s stockpiling of oil has held up prices, for now.

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The US dollar surges against the euro and yen after political turmoil in France and Japan. Gold dips back below US$4,000/oz. NZ card spending shows signs of life. And the Philippines’ Central Bank unexpectedly cuts rates.

In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Economist Vicky Xiao Zhou looks at how China’s economy is set to perform this quarter and to the end of the year.

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Gold surges another 1.8% overnight. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cuts its cash rate 50 basis points, which sends the Aussie dollar higher against the Kiwi.

In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ New Zealand Chief Economist Sharon Zollner looks at what was behind the RBNZ’s large cut.

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Gold rises through US$4,000/oz as fears grow there’ll be a long US Government shutdown. Australia’s labour market continues to ease, and a weak business survey in New Zealand means the Reserve Bank could cut 50 basis points today.

In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Head of Asia Research Khoon Goh looks at Singapore’s economic momentum, including how it is benefiting from a surge in AI-related investment.

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The yen falls and Japanese bond prices slide after the election of a new Prime Minister, who is expected to oppose rate hikes and borrow much more. Vietnam’s GDP surges with front-loaded exports to the US, and dairy prices fall.

In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Economist Arindam Chakraborty explains why banks in ASEAN countries and India aren’t passing on all of the recent rate cuts.

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The US Government shutdown cancels the release of key US jobs data. ANZ Research has raised its inflation forecast for Australia, and now sees the Reserve Bank of Australia delaying its final rate cut until February from November.

In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Senior Rates Strategist Jack Chambers explains where Australian inflation is up, and why the RBA is likely to wait until after Christmas.

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