Australia Westpac Leading Index dropped from -1.09% to -1.19% in October, a new post-pandemic low. Westpac said the is consistent with “sustained weak growth” in 2023. It expects GDP growth to slow from around 3.4% in 2022 to just 1% next year. It added, “key drivers of the slowdown are: monetary policy tightening; falling commodity […]
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New Zealand’s economy expanded by just 0.2% qoq in Q4, missing expectations of 0.4% qoq and slowing sharply from Q3’s 0.9% qoq pace. On an annual basis, GDP rose 0.2% yoy, marking the first year-on-year Read more…
Key Highlights GBP/USD extended losses and traded below 1.3300. A key bearish trend line is forming with resistance at 1.3380 on the 4-hour chart. EUR/USD seems to be facing resistance near 1.1550 and 1.1565. Gold Read more…
New Zealand’s GDP rose by 0.2% in the December quarter. While less than forecast, the figures support the story that the economy was regaining some momentum before the latest oil shock hit. Key results Quarterly Read more…