NZD/JPY surged as New Zealand inflation data reinforced expectations for a Reserve Bank of New Zealand rate hike later in the year, with markets responding to persistent price pressures despite soft demand signals. The technical Read more…
Key takeaways Hawkish RBNZ supports NZD upside: Stronger-than-expected inflation (3.1%) increases the likelihood of rate hikes, with bond yield spreads signalling a more hawkish stance that underpins NZD/USD. Bullish reversal taking shape: NZD/USD has rebounded Read more…
Dow Futures ended the correction against the cycle from the April 2025 low at 45,065, which we identify as wave (2). From that level, the Index began to rally higher in wave (3). To confirm Read more…
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Key Highlights GBP/USD extended gains and settled above the 1.3500 zone. A major bullish trend line is forming with support at 1.3505 on the 4-hour chart. EUR/USD might attempt another increase if it clears 1.1850. Read more…
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…