Thursday: Traders eye Middle East escalation risks

Markets are mixed as traders analyse just how much escalation is possible in the conflict between Israel and Iran across the Middle East. There’s further strength in the US jobs market, and inflation in South Korea has fallen below the central bank’s target. In our bonus Deep Dive interview, ANZ Chief Economist for Southeast Asia and India Sanjay Mathur outlines the prospects for Asian economies across the fourth quarter. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/