5 in 5 with ANZ

Australian GDP growth slows as real household incomes drop, supporting ANZ Research’s view the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will stay on hold. And New Zealand building consents remain strong despite a market downturn.

In our deep-dive interview, ANZ’s Head of Agribusiness Mark Bennett outlines how the Middle East conflict has affected key agricultural sector inputs.

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Australian GDP growth is set to ease in the March quarter, which could take further pressure off the RBA and the currency. House prices fell in May, while building approvals fell in April. And Korea’s inflation jumps.

In our deep-dive interview, ANZ’s Chief Economist for Southeast Asia and India, Sanjay Mathur, looks at how the Philippines is dealing with its twin current account and budget deficits.

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Oil rises as much as 7% after Iran breaks off talks and the two sides fire at each other. The US summer driving season is set to drive up oil prices from July. China’s manufacturing and services sectors are expanding. And US factories are humming.

In our deep-dive interview, ANZ Group Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga takes a wider and longer look at the Australian economy’s place in the world, including physically.

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US stocks hit new record highs and oil prices fall on hope for an Iran peace deal. US consumer spending is soft, but data centre investment is strong. And New Zealand’s business and consumer confidence bounce.

In our deep-dive interview, ANZ Senior Rates Strategist Jack Chambers analyses the rise of Kangaroo bond issuance from offshore borrowers.

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US inflation is cooler than expected. The New Zealand Government’s borrowing position is set to improve following yesterday’s budget. And in Australia, data centre investment jumps, while household spending starts to ease.

In our deep-dive interview, ANZ Senior Economist Miles Workman dissects the New Zealand Government budget delivered yesterday, buoyed by a new set of Treasury forecasts.

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