Hot conflict reignited in Persian Gulf
From Economy Watch by Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz
May 4, 2026 · 5 min · Episode 1796
About this episode
The episode discusses the resumption of active fighting in the Middle East and its implications for the economy.
Active fighting resumes in Middle East. US data confirms stock building. Canada acts against US tariffs. Asian economies rise. Eyes on the RBA.
People in this episode
Hosts: David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan
Topics covered
- conflict
- economy
- tariffs
- stock market
- Asian economies
- RBA
Keywords
- Persian Gulf
- Middle East
- US tariffs
- Asian economies
- RBA
- stock building
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: US, Canada, RBA
Places: Persian Gulf, Middle East, Asia
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