5 in 5 with ANZ

The Reserve Bank of India hikes rates as higher energy prices feed into the economy. Japanese wages rise again, which is supporting the Bank of Japan’s tightening. And Taiwan is set to hike rates after an inflation surprise.

In our deep dive interview, ANZ New Zealand Chief Economist Sharon Zollner reviews the latest ANZ customer card spending data for clues on how the Kiwi economy is performing.

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Australian consumer confidence drops in the week when the Reserve Bank of Australia hikes, but the labour market is resilient as job ads grow. And business price indicators ease in New Zealand in a good sign for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

In our deep dive, interview ANZ FX Analyst Kausani Basak explains how the El Nino weather pattern is set to affect inflation in the Philippines.

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US bond yields rise to fresh record-highs, despite markets lowering expectations for imminent Fed rate hikes. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will eye up a key business survey today for inflation signs. And Vietnam’s economy grows 9.9%.

In part two of our deep dive interview with ANZ Chief Economist for Greater China Raymond Yeung explains the economic implications of the tipping point in China’s ageing population.

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US jobs growth is lower than expected, but bond yields still rise. Europe agrees to Donald Trump’s demand to release diesel stocks or face a US export ban. The Kiwi dollar is near its lows, and New Zealand consumers aren’t feeling the recovery.

In our deep-dive interview, ANZ’s Chief Economist for Greater China, Raymond Yeung, explains why a peak in China’s working age population this year is important.

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Bond yields rise sharply, and then swing down in a volatile night for interest rates and currencies. Bank of Japan rate setters talk about faster hikes. And data centre investment continues to boost Australian imports.

In our deep-dive interview, ANZ Economist Sophia Angala analyses how capital city house prices are faring in a slowing market.

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