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5 in 5 with ANZ

Start your day with 5 in 5 with ANZ. You’ll hear the five things you need to know about the global economy and markets in under 5 minutes. Plus a deep dive into emerging trends and issues. Hosted by business and financial journalist Bernard Hickey, the podcast features exclusive insights from ANZ’s global team of experts. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/

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9:52

Thursday: Gold surges to US$5,335/oz after Trump...

5 in 5 with ANZ ·

2026/01/28

The US dollar slides and then rebounds after conflicting comments from Donald Trump and his Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. ANZ Research now sees the RBA hiking next Tuesday, and ANZ lowers its house price inflation forecast in New ZealandIn our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Group Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga explores the lessons of Brexit for the United States as it reorders its trade relations with the world. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer

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8:21

Wednesday: NZD over 60c & AUD nears 70c

5 in 5 with ANZ ·

2026/01/27

The US dollar falls again ahead of a likely Fed pause, with the Aussie up to near 70 USc, and the Kiwi over 60 USc. China’s firms are profitable for the first time in four years. The Reserve Bank of Australia will focus today on December quarter CPI data.In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s Head of Asia Research Khoon Goh previews the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s decision due on Friday. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer

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9:37

Tuesday: Gold & silver vault to record highs

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2026/01/26

Gold blasts through US$5,100 an ounce. Silver vaults over US$100 an ounce. The USD keeps dropping, as investors look for safe havens elsewhere, including in the Aussie dollar, which surged to a three-year high overnight of 69.40 USc. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Group Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga says the Fed’s cutting track means it’s diverging from other central banks that are likely to hike next, including Australia and New Zealand. Before accessing this podcast, please read the

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9:40

Friday: RBA rate hike view firms after jobless rate fall

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2026/01/22

US stocks rise after Donald Trump de-escalates tensions over Greenland, but the US dollar falls again, driving the Aussie and Kiwi dollars to 3-month highs. Australian unemployment unexpectedly drops, bolstering views the next RBA move is a hike. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s Head of Geopolitical Risk Cameron Mitchell says a useful way to analyse an extraordinary few weeks in global politics is to identify the contests to focus on, and then the corridors that transmit their risks into the

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9:45

Thursday: Markets stabilise after Trump softens...

5 in 5 with ANZ ·

2026/01/21

US markets stabilise as US President Donald Trump says the US won’t take Greenland by force. Gold rises again though. Bank Indonesia holds to support its currency. And Australian jobs data today will give clues on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next move.In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s Chief economist for Southeast Asia and India Sanjay Mathur explains what India’s tight bank liquidity could mean for growth and corporate earnings there. Before accessing this podcast, please read the

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9:59

Wednesday: Gold surges as US assets slide

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2026/01/20

US assets fell sharply overnight and gold surged on a renewed ‘sell America’ trade. Japanese bond yields jump. Australian consumer confidence drops as rate hikes are forecast. New Zealand’s services sector finally expands again.In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s Chief Economist for Greater China, Raymond Yeung, says China’s early and deep adoption of industrial robots and AI drove GDP up 5%, but without many new jobs. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer

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9:45

Tuesday: Greenland tariff threat hits Euro Stoxx

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2026/01/19

The latest tariff dramas drive European stocks and the US dollar down, but gold hits a new high. Japan looks set to cut its sales tax on food, which bond markets aren’t keen on. And China achieves its 5% GDP growth target for 2025. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Commodities Strategist Soni Kumari says silver’s price has been more volatile than gold, partly because 70% is mined as a by-product of gold, copper and zinc. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer

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8:28

Monday: Silver slides as Iran tensions ease

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2026/01/18

Silver prices fall sharply as tensions ease around Iran. China’s GDP figures today are expected to show a two-speed economy. Malaysia reports strong economic growth, and there’s more signs of economic heat in New Zealand. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Commodities Strategist Soni Kumari says central banks are now buying 20% of all gold, double the demand seen in 2022. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/

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9:48

Friday: Oil down 4.9% as Iran tensions ease

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2026/01/15

Oil prices slide nearly 5% as tensions ease in the Middle East. US job losses are less than expected. The Bank of Korea ends its rate cutting cycle and the European Central Bank faces an inflation undershoot. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s Head of Asia Research, Khoon Goh, explains why China’s currency is likely to keep appreciating. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/

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9:09

Thursday: Intervention talk props up yen

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2026/01/14

Warnings of intervention force the yen back up from an 18-month low as markets brace for a snap election in Japan. US retail sales are solid, but K-shaped. And China’s exports are very strong overall, despite US tariffs. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s Head of FX Research Mahjabeen Zaman takes a closer look at what a snap election in Japan means for the yen, the Bank of Japan and Japanese Government Bond (JGBs) yields. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer

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9:25

Wednesday: Central bankers back Fed independence

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2026/01/13

More support for Fed independence from all the living Fed chairs and 11 other central bankers reassure markets. The yen slides on talk of a snap election in Japan. Australian house prices soften. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s Senior Commodities Strategist Daniel Hynes explains why concerns about Iran are hitting oil markets more than Venezuela. Oil prices rose 3.4% overnight. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer

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9:56

Tuesday: Powell says Trump attacking Fed independence

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2026/01/12

Fed Chair Jerome Powell has made an unprecedented statement, accusing Donald Trump of trying to intimidate the Fed into cutting rates. Gold surges to new highs, but stocks and bonds hold their nerve. For now. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Head of Asia Research’s Khoon Goh explains why the AI boom is so important for Asia’s economies. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/

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8:46

Monday: Markets coping with geopolitical turmoil

5 in 5 with ANZ ·

2026/01/11

Geopolitical turmoil features in our first podcast of 2026, although markets are relatively relaxed. We also look ahead to big decisions at the Fed and the US Supreme Court, and look back to China inflation data and a record low for the Philippines Peso.In our Deep-Dive interview, I talked with ANZ Group Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga about why financial markets are sanguine so far about the geopolitical turmoil over the last fortnight. Before accessing this podcast, please read the

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9:54

Wednesday: US jobs market weakens

5 in 5 with ANZ ·

2025/12/16

US jobs data is weaker than expected in November. Australian consumer confidence ends the year lower than it started. And New Zealand’s Government adds another year of deficits to its forecasts.In our Deep-Dive interview, ahead of the Australian Government’s Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook today ANZ Senior Rates Strategist Jack Chambers explains what to look out for in the new fiscal and bond programme forecasts. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer

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9:58

Tuesday: Fed on hold, as is RBNZ

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2025/12/15

The Fed signals it’s on hold for the next month at least. China’s economy slows markedly. And the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s new Governor unexpectedly tells markets not to bet so hard on rate hikes soon. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Senior Commodities Strategist Daniel Hynes has analysed the potential effects on the global oil market of a possible peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, no deal with the status quo, or no deal with much tougher sanctions. Before accessing this podcast,

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8:59

Monday: Fed Presidents divided on more cuts

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2025/12/14

The Fed is divided about more rate cuts going into a new year with a new Chair. India’s underlying inflation decelerates. And New Zealand’s manufacturing sector expands slightly faster.In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Greater China Economist Vicky Xiao Zhou analyses the results of last week’s Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) statement after a key Politburo meeting. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/

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9:20

Friday: Soft signs in Australian jobs market

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2025/12/11

Markets relax after the Fed cut rates, seeing two more cuts next year. Australia’s unemployment rate holds, but a drop in jobs suggests softness. And New Zealand growth expectations get a boost. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Head of FX Research Mahjabeen Zaman previews some of the more interesting drivers of FX markets in 2026. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/

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9:12

Thursday: Australia jobs data to hold RBA clues

5 in 5 with ANZ ·

2025/12/10

The S&P 500 was flat ahead of the Fed’s expected cut this morning, which was being announced as the podcast was going to air. Australia is set to have seen jobs growth in November, and Chinese inflation rises.In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ Commodity Strategist Soni Kumari looks at what’s behind a recent spike in the silver price. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/

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8:57

Wednesday: RBA holds, future cut looks off table

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2025/12/09

US job openings rise, supporting stocks ahead of the Fed’s rate decision tomorrow. And the Reserve Bank of Australia holds a little less hawkishly than expected, but rate cuts appear to be off the table from here.In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s Chief Economist for Greater China Raymond Yeung looks at the outlook for prices and policy responses in China over 2026. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/

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8:22

Tuesday: RBA expected to hold hawkishly

5 in 5 with ANZ ·

2025/12/08

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to hold its cash rate at 3.6% later this afternoon. The Aussie dollar has rallied in anticipation of a rate hike next year. And China’s trade surplus hits US$1 trillion. In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s Head of FX Research Mahjabeen Zaman analyses the immediate outlook for the US dollar ahead of the Fed’s expected cut this week. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/

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