5 in 5 with ANZ

5 in 5 with ANZ

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. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/

Episodes

January 12, 2026 9 mins
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has made an unprecedented statement, accusing Donald Trump of trying to intimidate the Fed into cutting rates. Gold surges to new highs, but stocks and bonds hold their nerve. For now. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Head of Asia Research’s Khoon Goh explains why the AI boom is so important for Asia’s economies. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutiona...
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Geopolitical turmoil features in our first podcast of 2026, although markets are relatively relaxed. We also look ahead to big decisions at the Fed and the US Supreme Court, and look back to China inflation data and a record low for the Philippines Peso. In our Deep-Dive interview, I talked with ANZ Group Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga about why financial markets are sanguine so far about the geopolitical turmoil over the last f...
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December 16, 2025 9 mins
US jobs data is weaker than expected in November. Australian consumer confidence ends the year lower than it started. And New Zealand’s Government adds another year of deficits to its forecasts. In our Deep-Dive interview, ahead of the Australian Government’s Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook today ANZ Senior Rates Strategist Jack Chambers explains what to look out for in the new fiscal and bond programme forecasts. Before a...
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December 15, 2025 9 mins
The Fed signals it’s on hold for the next month at least. China’s economy slows markedly. And the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s new Governor unexpectedly tells markets not to bet so hard on rate hikes soon. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Senior Commodities Strategist Daniel Hynes has analysed the potential effects on the global oil market of a possible peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, no deal with the status quo, or no deal...
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The Fed is divided about more rate cuts going into a new year with a new Chair. India’s underlying inflation decelerates. And New Zealand’s manufacturing sector expands slightly faster. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Greater China Economist Vicky Xiao Zhou analyses the results of last week’s Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) statement after a key Politburo meeting. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaime...
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Markets relax after the Fed cut rates, seeing two more cuts next year. Australia’s unemployment rate holds, but a drop in jobs suggests softness. And New Zealand growth expectations get a boost. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Head of FX Research Mahjabeen Zaman previews some of the more interesting drivers of FX markets in 2026. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five...
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The S&P 500 was flat ahead of the Fed’s expected cut this morning, which was being announced as the podcast was going to air. Australia is set to have seen jobs growth in November, and Chinese inflation rises. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Commodity Strategist Soni Kumari looks at what’s behind a recent spike in the silver price. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/fi...
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US job openings rise, supporting stocks ahead of the Fed’s rate decision tomorrow. And the Reserve Bank of Australia holds a little less hawkishly than expected, but rate cuts appear to be off the table from here. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s Chief Economist for Greater China Raymond Yeung looks at the outlook for prices and policy responses in China over 2026. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at h...
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December 8, 2025 8 mins
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to hold its cash rate at 3.6% later this afternoon. The Aussie dollar has rallied in anticipation of a rate hike next year. And China’s trade surplus hits US$1 trillion. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s Head of FX Research Mahjabeen Zaman analyses the immediate outlook for the US dollar ahead of the Fed’s expected cut this week. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer...
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December 7, 2025 8 mins
Benign US inflation data sets the scene for a Fed rate cut this week. China’s exports are growing solidly. Japanese consumers spend less, but the Bank of Japan is still expected to hike. And the Reserve Bank of India cuts rates, as expected. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Group Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga explains why the Fed is still cutting, while the next moves by Reserve Banks in Australia and New Zealand (RBA, RBNZ) are...
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December 4, 2025 9 mins
Global markets are solid ahead of key US inflation data tonight. Australian households spent up during October sales. Australia’s gold exports continue to climb. And there are positive signs for New Zealand’s Q3 growth. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Head of Asia Research Khoon Goh looks at what’s in store for the Yuan and Rupee next year. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institu...
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US markets are mixed after weak jobs data. Australian GDP shows stronger inflation signals for the RBA. South Korean growth rises. And India’s central bank looks unlikely to aggressively defend a falling rupee. In the first of two Deep-Dive interviews into the outlook for Asian currencies in 2026, ANZ Head of Asia Research Khoon Goh analyses the general trends and domestic drivers to watch out for. Before accessing this podcast...
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US stocks rise, but wariness remains around tech valuations. ANZ Research updates its RBA call, with rates are expected to stay at 3.6%, and Australian Q3 GDP out today is set to be buoyed by public sector demand. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Head of Australian Economics Adam Boyton explains why the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is at the end of its rate cut cycle, and what’s needed before the next move. Before accessing t...
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US manufacturing data is weaker than expected, reinforcing expectations of a Fed rate cut next week. That’s dragging on the US dollar. But the Kiwi dollar is doing well on fresh talk rates could rise next year. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ New Zealand Senior Economist Matt Galt sees house prices rising by a relatively slow 5% next year. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institut...
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Lending to rental property investors in Australia surges to its fastest growth rate in a decade. China’s economy is showing mixed signals. And India posts a very fast GDP growth number. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Australia Economist Maddy Dunk analyses the surge in lending to rental property investors in October. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-pod...
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Markets are quiet with the US on Thanksgiving holiday. Data centres underpin an Australian investment jump, putting further pressure on RBA to hold rates. And The Bank of Korea holds rates. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s New Zealand Business Outlook hit its highest point in a decade - something ANZ New Zealand Chief Economist Sharon Zollner says shows the economy has turned. Before accessing this podcast, please read the dis...
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Both the Aussie and Kiwi dollars rise as rate cut views retreat. Australian October inflation overshot the mark, putting another Reserve Bank of Australia cut in doubt. And the Reserve Bank of New Zealand cuts but strongly hints the cycle is over. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ FX Analyst Kausani Basak explains why ANZ Research has downgraded its near term forecast for the Philippines Peso (PHP). Before accessing this podcast,...
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November 25, 2025 9 mins
US jobs, consumption and producer inflation data overnight support a Fed rate cut in December. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is set to cut rates today. And Australia’s October inflation is expected to stay above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target band. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Head of Asia Research Khoon Goh looks at what Singapore’s improving growth outlook could mean for the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Befor...
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US stocks rally on growing expectations, again, that the Fed will cut rates next month. There’s another weak business sentiment survey out of the US, and the Reserve Bank of India intervenes to stop the rupee falling. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ New Zealand’s Chief Economist Sharon Zollner previews tomorrow’s rates decision by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at http...
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Japan has launched a stimulus package that could add almost half a percent to GDP growth. But bond investors aren’t keen on the extra borrowing to pay for it, driving up Japanese Government Bond (JGB) yields to record highs. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s Head of FX Research, Mahjabeen Zaman, takes a closer look at where demand is coming from for stablecoins. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at htt...
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