Wednesday: US retail sales stall

US retail sales stall, suggesting a Fed rate cut is needed. Australian consumers take a hit after the RBA hikes rates, as businesses report easing price pressures. And New Zealand’s economic momentum builds. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s Head of G3 Economics Brian Martin analyses why the US jobs market remains weak even as the economy grows. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/