Without any cards, Trump does u-turn
From Economy Watch by Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz
May 6, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 1798
About this episode
The episode discusses the recent changes in oil prices, the expansion of the US labour market, increased travel in China, and shifts in global debt demand.
Oil prices tumble even as Hormuz remains shut. US labour market expands. China holiday travel rises. Global debt demand shifts away from US Treasuries.
People in this episode
Hosts: David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan
Topics covered
- oil prices
- US labour market
- China travel
- global debt
- economic shifts
Keywords
- oil prices
- US labour market
- China travel
- global debt
- Treasuries
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Hormuz, US, China
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