Friday: Oil over US$100 as Red Sea shuts too

Brent crude jumps over US$100 as the Iran conflict blocks both the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea. The European Central Bank holds, but hawkishly. And Australian jobs jump, albeit with a flat jobless rate — keeping the pressure to hike off the RBA. In our deep-dive interview, ANZ Head of Asia Research Khoon Goh looks at how well-placed Asian economies are to handle the return of higher oil prices. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/