Semiconductor stocks are ripping higher again, and the backdrop is getting hard to ignore. The Nasdaq PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX) has climbed about 34% over its current 14-day winning streak, putting it on pace for Read more…
New Zealand’s CPI held steady at 3.1% yoy in Q1, above expectations of 2.9% and marking the highest level since Q2 2024, keeping it above the RBNZ’s 1–3% target band for a second straight quarter. Read more…
New Zealand business confidence deteriorated sharply in the March quarter, with the NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion showing the general business situation dropping from +39 to +1. The survey highlights how the US–Israel conflict Read more…
Emerging peace talks aimed at ending the Iran War could reshape the Federal Reserve’s 2026 rate path but a Goldman Sachs note warns the outlook still hinges on how quickly geopolitical tensions ease and how Read more…
NZ consumer prices were up 0.9% in Q1, with annual inflation unchanged at 3.1% The result was stronger than expected with firm underlying inflation. Consumers Price Index, March quarter 2026 Headline inflation Quarterly change: +0.9% Read more…
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Business confidence fell sharply after the Iran conflict, with the gloom deepening over the course of March. Key results (seasonally adjusted) General business situation: +1 (Prev: +39) Trading activity, past three months: 0 (Prev: -3) Read more…
Silver, Gold and other metals are struggling to pick-up momentum despite lower Oil prices. The Ceasefire is set to expire soon, and both sides seem more reluctant to extend it without a deal. Intraday timeframe Read more…
Bitcoin has reclaimed the $76000 handle and maintains a firmly bullish technical structure. The $75000 psychological level is acting as a consistent pivot, suggesting sustained institutional interest. If buying pressure persists, the primary short-term goal Read more…
The ECB says it is still too early to fully assess the economic impact of the Iran conflict on the euro area, so policymakers should closely watch incoming data and avoid rushing into decisions. The Read more…