Wednesday: Powell holds firm on rates

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he’d be cutting rates now without Trump’s tariffs, although he’s still open to a cut later this month. Australian consumer confidence rises, South Korea’s exporters diversify and Japan is still on track for a rate hike. In the second part of a deep dive interview, ANZ Group Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga and ANZ Economist Sophia Angala discuss what’s needed to support the growth of Australia’s First Nations Economy. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/