Preview of RBNZ: On Autopilot?
We expect the OCR will be cut 25bp to 3.5%. The RBNZ will retain an […]
First impressions: NZ GDP, December quarter 2024
New Zealand’s GDP rose by 0.7% in the December quarter, ahead of market forecasts. Seasonal […]
New Zealand Dollar Climbs as Manufacturing Improves
The New Zealand dollar is in positive territory on Friday. NZD/USD is trading at 0.5722 […]
Risk Aversion Returns as US Tariff Fears Resurface, Dollar Recovers Late
Geopolitical developments dominated global headlines last week, particularly surrounding peace negotiations over Russia’s invasion of […]
Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary: G10 Central Banks Ease Monetary Policy Further
Summary United States: Housing Market Troubles to Continue Residential construction and existing home sales were […]
Cliff Notes: Not Out of the Inflation Woods Just Yet
Key insights from the week that was. As expected, the RBA delivered a 25bp rate […]
USD/JPY Drops Below 150, Japan CPI to Decide Next Move
Yen continues to dominate the relatively quiet forex markets today, with USD/JPY slipping below the […]
RBNZ’s Orr: No more 50bps cuts without a shock, sees stable inflation ahead
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr reaffirmed that a 50bps rate cut would only happen again in […]
RBNZ Lowers Rates by 50 bps, NZ Dollar Gains Ground
The New Zealand dollar has posted gains on Wednesday. NZD/USD is trading at 0.5721 in […]
USD Market Isn’t Impressed by Renewed (Car, Pharma & Chip) Import Tariff Threat
Markets The first high-level in-person talks between the US and Russia since the 2022 invasion […]
RBNZ Cuts the OCR to 3.75%
As widely anticipated, the RBNZ cut the OCR by 50bps to 3.75%. The RBNZ signalled […]
RBNZ’s Conway: 50bps cut the clear choice, signs of economic turnaround emerging
RBNZ Chief Economist Paul Conway revealed in a Reuters interview that the central bank considered […]