Overnight we saw rising US share indices and a strengthening dollar. As Phil Dobbie discusses with NBA’s Rodrigo Catril, its very different to the story back home, where rising unemployment numbers continue to pull the Aussie dollar down. Surely this is the catalyst for a rate cut? They discuss the factors driving markets higher in the US, and the consequences of a much-anticipated ban on Huawei. And the pound has been hit again as concerns of a no-deal Brexit rise with Theresa May announcing that she will set a timetable for her departure next month. Could Boris be PM?
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The Fed, Lowe, BoJ and Bojo
The lowdown from the Fed meeting and Powell’s press conference, from NAB’s David de Garis. That’s the first of three central bank meetings today. Plus, an important speech from the RBA’s Philip Lowe. And could Boris delay Brexit?
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Pipeline sanctions threat as Trump turns focus to Europe
Trump not happy about new Russia German pipeline – a sign that he will go heavy on other European trade sanctions? NAB’s Gavin Friend on todays Morning Call podcast.
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Markets brush off all yesterday’s news; RBA cut expected
A quarter percent rate cut is expected from the RBA today. NAB’s Rodrigo Catril explains why, as well as examining the sharp fall in the Kiwi dollar and bad news expected from Japan today.
