Week Ahead – More Turmoil to Come?
US A week ago, a lot of economists were thinking the Fed was going to […]
The Week Ahead: FOMC, BOE and SNB Meetings in Full View
It was a volatile and seemingly emotional week for many investors with Silicon Valley Bank […]
We Expect ECB to Stick to 50 bps Hike
Markets Tuesday’s trading session and yesterday’s Asian session both suggested that the US government & […]
First Impressions: NZ GDP, December Quarter 2022
New Zealand’s GDP fell by 0.6% in the December quarter, and the economy’s momentum has […]
We Expect ECB to Stick to Its Guidance of a 50 bps Rate Hike Tomorrow
Markets Volatility on especially rate markets remained high yesterday. Markets in the end erased part […]
Week Ahead – ECB Playing Catch-Up
US The labor market is still strong but is showing signs it is ready to […]
Week Ahead – US Inflation, ECB Decision to Test Markets’ Nerve
The US inflation report and the European Central Bank’s policy meeting will share the limelight […]
New Zealand BNZ manufacturing rose to 52, gearshift but not strong
New Zealand BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index rose from 51.2 to 52.0 in February, signalling […]
Week Ahead – A Pivotal Moment
US The US has a very busy week ahead. The two main events are Fed […]
NZ ANZ business confidence rose to -43.3, firms wary but getting on with the job
New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence improved form -52.0 to -43.3 in February. Own Activity Outlook […]
New Zealand Consumers Not Helping Out NZD/USD as It Trades at 3-month Lows
New Zealand released its Q4 2022 Retail Sales data early on Monday. The actual print […]
NZ GDP contracted -0.6% qoq in Q4, RBNZ may slow tightening
New Zealand’s Q4 GDP contracted by -0.6% qoq, missing the expected contraction of 0.2% qoq. […]