Markets act as though Hormuz is settled
From Economy Watch by Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz
May 5, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 1797
About this episode
The episode discusses the current state of markets in relation to the ongoing situation in Hormuz and various economic indicators from the US, Canada, and Singapore.
Hormuz still shut despite US claims. Dairy prices firm. US data mixed. Canada posts trade surplus. Singapore retail strong. RBA hikes as inflation rises.
People in this episode
Hosts: David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan
Topics covered
- Middle East
- Dairy prices
- US economic data
- Trade surplus
- Retail performance
- Inflation
- Interest rates
Keywords
- Hormuz
- dairy prices
- US data
- Canada trade surplus
- Singapore retail
- RBA
- inflation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: US, RBA
Places: Hormuz, Canada, Singapore
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