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  • 4. New Zealand’s Business Slump & Pricing Pressure
  • 5. Deep Dive: RBNZ and Inflation Persistence
Equity/April 22, 2026/3 min read/youtu.be

Wednesday: Oil up as end of ceasefire looms | 5 in 5 with ANZ

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This is a comprehensive summary of the 5 in 5 with ANZ podcast from Wednesday, April 22, 2026, detailing global market shifts, US Federal Reserve developments, and the economic outlook for Australia and New Zealand.


1. Global Markets & Geopolitical Tensions

Market Overview: Geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East has triggered a sharp rise in energy prices and a downturn in equity markets [00:00:49].

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  • Oil Price Surge: Crude oil prices jumped approximately 3% as markets braced for the end of a ceasefire. Brent crude approached $100 a barrel, hitting a peak of $99.95 before settling near $98.15 (up 2.8%) [00:00:54].
  • WTI Futures: Rose 2.7% to settle at $89.77 per barrel [00:01:41].
  • Equity Decline: The S&P 500 dropped 0.3%, while the Nasdaq and Dow both decreased by 0.2% [00:01:53].
  • Yields & Metals: The US 10-year Treasury yield rose 4.4 basis points to 4.291%. Gold fell 2% to US$4,733 an ounce [00:02:00].
  • Currencies: The US Dollar rose 0.3%. The Australian Dollar fell 0.2% to 71.58 US cents, while the Kiwi (NZD) rose a quarter percent to 58.99 US cents [00:02:09].

2. US Monetary Policy: Federal Reserve Independence

Senate Hearings: A primary market focus was the Senate confirmation hearing for Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh (transcribed as Walsh) [00:01:01].

  • Political Independence: Warsh explicitly stated: "The president never asked me to predetermine, commit, fix, or decide on any interest rate decision... nor would I have ever agreed to do so." [00:01:14]
  • Market Impact: This pledge was well-received by the market, leading to a flattening of the yield curve and stability in long-end bond yields, easing fears regarding Fed independence [00:01:23].

3. Australian Economic Indicators

Consumer Sentiment: The ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian consumer confidence index remains stuck near its lowest levels since 1973 [00:02:16].

  • Labor Market: Despite low confidence, the March Labor Force Survey showed the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3% [00:02:31].
  • Inflation Expectations: Weekly inflation expectations rose to 7.1%, marking the third-highest print since the series began in 2010 [00:02:39].

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  • Pricing vs. Costs: ANZ Economist Matthew G noted a concerning trend where pricing intentions rose sharply despite cost expectations remaining relatively stable. This suggests inflation was spreading even before the recent oil price shock [00:03:30].

5. Deep Dive: RBNZ and Inflation Persistence

CPI Analysis: ANZ Senior Economist Miles Workman provided a breakdown of the March quarter inflation data [00:04:46].

  • Headline & Core Data: Headline inflation remained at 3.1% (above target). Non-tradable inflation stayed at 3.5%, while core inflation (excluding food and energy) actually lifted 0.1% to 2.6% year-on-year [00:04:00].
  • Positive Sub-metrics: Services inflation slowed 0.5 percentage points to 3.5%. The RBNZ's sectoral factor model of core inflation fell to 2.7% [00:05:05].
  • Forecast Revision: The RBNZ April review expects inflation to print with a "four handle" (4.2%) for the June quarter. ANZ expects to upgrade their current forecasts to reflect rising oil risks [00:06:42].
  • Inflation Persistence: Workman warns that if households and businesses expect high inflation, they "bake" it into price-setting behavior, risking higher inflation over the medium term. The RBNZ is expected to act if expectations continue to rise [00:07:35].

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