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Choppy markets settle as Middle East war risk fades
Season 10 · Episode 32

Choppy markets settle as Middle East war risk fades

NAB's Rodrigo Catril talks Phil through Iran, UK unemployment, Canadian CPI and today's wages data.

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February 17, 202613m 16s

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Wednesday 18th February 2026


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A choppy session for equities, bonds and energy, as Iran went from powder keg to hopes of peace. As NAB’s Rodrigo Catril says the talks have a long way to go and oil is still well down despite the switch in sentiment. Phil and Rodrigo also break down the pound’s 0.6% slide following a rise in UK unemployment to 5.2% and they dive into the RBA’s latest minutes, which showed a hold was given consideration. There’s also discussion on Canada’s "slow grind" disinflation and a look ahead to today’s Australian Wage Price Index and the RBNZ rate decision.


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