The annual inflation rate in New Zealand accelerated to 7.3%, a new high since 1990 and above average forecasts for 7.1%. The quarterly price growth of 1.7% also remains elevated, showing no deceleration in the last quarter. Short-term inflation figures above expectations have triggered a “classic” strengthening of NZD buying. However, we believe that the […]
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RBA hikes cash rate to 4.1% in a 5:4 vote. Perceived capacity pressures and inflationary impacts of the Middle East conflict were key concerns. As was widely expected, the RBA Monetary Policy Board (MPB) raised Read more…
The early spike in oil prices faded throughout yesterday’s trading session, pulling both US and Brent crude below the $100pb mark on news that a few tankers could transit through the Strait of Hormuz. There Read more…
In focus today Focus remains on tensions in the Middle East and its impact on energy markets. In Germany, we will receive the ZEW survey data for March. Recent months have shown an improvement in Read more…