NAB Morning Call - New oil highs, AI distractions and Yen manipulation? - NAB

01 May 2026
Podcasts  Economy and Markets

Podcast explores global economic trends

In this episode, oil prices briefly hit new highs before reversing, as markets react to geopolitical tensions.

NAB Morning Call's host Phil Dobbie speaks with NAB’s Ken Crompton about oil volatility, strong tech earnings lifting equities, central banks on hold but alert to inflation risks, and a sharp move in the yen amid signs of possible intervention.

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