Oil hits US$126/barrel after reports the US is preparing new strikes on Iran. The European Central Bank holds, but talks about a rate hike soon. The Bank of England holds too. And China’s factories withstand the Middle East conflict.

In our deep-dive interview, ANZ Head of Australian Economics Adam Boyton compares the RBA’s performance with other central banks as it seeks a narrow path between inflation and employment.

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