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US inflation met forecasts. Markets now see a Fed rate cut next week as a sure thing. Japanese producer price inflation pressure builds for BoJ. Soft NZ data points to a triple dip recession. Australian jobs growth is seen keeping the RBA on its toes.
In our bonus deep-dive interview, ANZ Commodity Strategist Soni Kumari says the global aluminium market faces a number of challenges over 2025.
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Wednesday: RBA holds, but now less worried about inflation
Global markets are mixed ahead of key US inflation data. The RBA holds, but is more comfortable on inflation, which saw the Aussie and Kiwi dollars drop 1%. And China’s exports haven’t experienced a pre-Trump bump…yet.
In our bonus deep-dive interview, ANZ Economist Dhiraj Nim explains how the new Reserve Bank of India Governor, could approach monetary policy, including with a new deputy in place.
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Tuesday: AUD and NZD rise on China stimulus talk
Oil prices rise 2% as Syria’s President flees the country, and as more stimulus is expected in China following a surprise politburo statement. The Aussie and Kiwi dollars get a boost; The RBA goes into its final meeting of the year with a slight tightening bias.
In our bonus deep-dive interview, ANZ’s Executive Director for Agribusiness Insights, Michael Whitehead, has been down on Australia’s wheat, beef and sheep farms with mostly good news for farmers, starting with strong grain prices and a surprising reason.
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Monday: China may downgrade its GDP forecast this week
Markets have yet to open after the lightening-fast overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria over the weekend, which may further destabilise the Middle East. The Fed is seen on track to cut again next week. The RBA is expected to hold tomorrow.
In our bonus deep-dive interview, ANZ Senior China Strategist Zhaopeng Xing explains why he’s watching for a potential GDP target downgrade from China’s annual Central Economic Work Conference this week.
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Friday: All eyes ahead to US jobs and Fed
Bitcoin holds above US$100,000, while stocks and bonds are mixed ahead of US jobs data. The euro holds up well despite the collapse of France’s government, and Australian consumer goods imports rose as retailers stocked up for Black Friday.
In our bonus deep-dive interview, ANZ’s Chief Economist for Southeast Asia and India,Sanjay Mathur, looks at how Indonesia can grow GDP even faster than its current rate of 5% per annum.
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Start your day with 5 in 5 with ANZ. You’ll hear the five things you need to know about the global economy and markets in under 5 minutes. Plus a deep dive into emerging trends and issues. Hosted by business and financial journalist Bernard Hickey, the podcast features exclusive insights from ANZ’s global team of experts.
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