RBNZ

Later today, we have an important data release from New Zealand; the bi-weekly GDT Price Index. The figure plays an important role in determining the evolution of the currency. There has also been quite a lot going on lately that needs to…
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The RBNZ was one of the first to cut rates in the current cycle. However, now that the RBA has done so twice in a row, they seem to be a bit behind the curve. Compounding the pressure is the Fed's rate cut last week which shrunk the yield…
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The economic docket for the week ahead is expected to remain somewhat slow. The RBA and the RBNZ will be holding their respective monetary policy meetings this week. As a result, focus shifts to the AUD and the NZD for the week ahead. Both…
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It's been a relatively quiet week in New Zealand, but we are looking ahead to some important data. With Australia expected to stay quiet on the economic front, commodity currency traders might want to look at the smaller oceanic cousin.…
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After the RBA cut rates twice in a row, all eyes are now on the RBNZ to see if they will follow suit. Given how close the economies are connected, and that the economic figures have been following the same path, it's not unlikely to expect…
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Given the rate cut during the last meeting, there is a pretty broad consensus that we won't be getting any action out of the RBNZ this time around. That doesn't mean we won't get a reaction from the markets, however. This is especially…
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The week ahead will see the GDP themes dominating the news wires amid a somewhat slow week. Various economies will be releasing their respective GDP figures this week, including the US, UK, and Canada. The RBNZ’s monetary policy…
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Coming up tonight we have the official release of the Q1 GDP statistics from New Zealand. Despite the government's attempt to move the country's metric of economic health away from cold math towards their new concept of "wellness", the…
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Following speculation that the Fed will likely cut rates, investors are looking to the FOMC meeting this week. No changes are expected to the Fed funds rates at this week’s meeting. But, all eyes are on the release of the economic and…
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There are major data releases coming out of Australia this week. The most important and therefore most likely to move the market is quarterly capital expenditure. This is an important measure of where private enterprises are both…
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