Thursday 18th October 2018

The FOMC minutes this morning provided little in the way of surprises. But the Fed has been facing criticism from the US President. Phil Dobbie asks NAB’s David de Garis whether that could influence their seemingly independent policy plans. Meanwhile, Theresa May is standing in front of her peers in Europe with little more to say on Brexit, but it was the UK’s CPI numbers that hit the pound overnight. And, despite increasing tensions over the missing Saudi journalist, oil fell sharply today – there are more than enough supplies for now.

Thursday 18th October 2018

The FOMC minutes this morning provided little in the way of surprises. But the Fed has been facing criticism from the US President. Phil Dobbie asks NAB’s David de Garis whether that could influence their seemingly independent policy plans. Meanwhile, Theresa May is standing in front of her peers in Europe with little more to say on Brexit, but it was the UK’s CPI numbers that hit the pound overnight. And, despite increasing tensions over the missing Saudi journalist, oil fell sharply today – there are more than enough supplies for now.

Wednesday 17th October 2018

US shares are racing ahead again on earnings results and further evidence of a strong US economy. Phil Dobbie talks to NAB’s Tapas Strickland about an overnight session that saw tech stocks, in particular, racing ahead again. They also look at the quandary of a rising pound against Brexit pessimism and take-outs from the latest FOMC minutes. Plus, is a rate cut in New Zealand now looking less likely, as CPI figures surprise on the upside?

Wednesday 17th October 2018

US shares are racing ahead again on earnings results and further evidence of a strong US economy. Phil Dobbie talks to NAB’s Tapas Strickland about an overnight session that saw tech stocks, in particular, racing ahead again. They also look at the quandary of a rising pound against Brexit pessimism and take-outs from the latest FOMC minutes. Plus, is a rate cut in New Zealand now looking less likely, as CPI figures surprise on the upside?

Tuesday 16th October 2018

There’s still hope that a Brexit deal can be found. Fears of a US response to the death of a journalist in Saudi Arabia seem to have been put on hold, keeping oil prices in check. And Italy has pushed their budget back a day, delaying the impasse with the European Commission. Phil Dobbie talks through the latest with NAB’s Gavin Friend. They also look ahead to today’s inflation figures from New Zealand, and the RBA minutes today.

Tuesday 16th October 2018

There’s still hope that a Brexit deal can be found. Fears of a US response to the death of a journalist in Saudi Arabia seem to have been put on hold, keeping oil prices in check. And Italy has pushed their budget back a day, delaying the impasse with the European Commission. Phil Dobbie talks through the latest with NAB’s Gavin Friend. They also look ahead to today’s inflation figures from New Zealand, and the RBA minutes today.

Monday 15th October 2018

The equity markets calmed down on Friday, and recovered some ground. But, today could be a different day. It’s already got off to a bad start for the pound, falling sharply as the currency markets opened on the news that a Brexit deal this week is looking very unlikely. Phil Dobbie talks to NAB’s Ray Attrill about a volatile week, in which equity unrest could return, and EU-China politics can be extended to include the Saudis, after the alleged murder of a Saudi journalist in Turkey on Friday. How will the Aussie dollar navigate through the mayhem?

Monday 15th October 2018

The equity markets calmed down on Friday, and recovered some ground. But, today could be a different day. It’s already got off to a bad start for the pound, falling sharply as the currency markets opened on the news that a Brexit deal this week is looking very unlikely. Phil Dobbie talks to NAB’s Ray Attrill about a volatile week, in which equity unrest could return, and EU-China politics can be extended to include the Saudis, after the alleged murder of a Saudi journalist in Turkey on Friday. How will the Aussie dollar navigate through the mayhem?

Friday 12th October 2018

Equity markets took another hammering overnight. Phil Dobbie asks NAB’s David de Garis whether we can expect more contagion to other sectors. They also touch on the latest CPI figures from the US, an update on Brexit, today’s Financial Stability Report from the RBA – and why it’s worth keeping an eye on a Turkish court hearing tonight.

Friday 12th October 2018

Equity markets took another hammering overnight. Phil Dobbie asks NAB’s David de Garis whether we can expect more contagion to other sectors. They also touch on the latest CPI figures from the US, an update on Brexit, today’s Financial Stability Report from the RBA – and why it’s worth keeping an eye on a Turkish court hearing tonight.