Media release Annual consumers price inflation was slightly above the Monetary Policy Committee’s 1 to 3 percent target band at the end of 2025. Increases in food and electricity prices and local council rates were Read more…
As widely expected, the RBNZ held the OCR at 2.25%. The decision was unanimous, so no vote was required. The RBNZ’s revised OCR forecast signals the likelihood of policy tightening beginning late this year, rather Read more…
FX market overview Recent developments: solid macro backdrop and monetary policy divergence Since our last FX Forecast Update on 19 January, the US economy has remained on a solid footing. January’s jobs report showed 130k Read more…
The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released today showed a slowdown in inflation. According to Forex Factory, the annual figure came in at 3.0%, compared with 3.4% the previous month. Media reports note that: Read more…
The New Zealand dollar weakened today after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced its decision to keep interest rates unchanged. While the decision itself was widely expected, the accompanying forecasts drew attention due Read more…
Market Overview The crypto market cap has been hovering around $2.34-2.35T for the third day in a row. Volatility seems to have been turned off in this market, while stock indices are much livelier. There, Read more…
Gold price started a downside correction from $5,115. WTI Crude oil is now attempting to recover after sliding toward $61.80. Important Takeaways for Gold and WTI Crude Oil Prices Analysis Today Gold price climbed higher Read more…
US equities kicked off the holiday-shortened week with another dip on Tuesday, but this time dip buyers stepped in and staged a rebound. The S&P500 found support around its 100-DMA, while the Nasdaq 100 rebounded Read more…
In focus today In the UK, January CPI inflation is released today. Two of the recent four prints have been softer than expected but core inflation remains elevated at 3.2%. The speed of the continued Read more…
UK CPI slowed from 3.4% yoy to 3.0% yoy in January, matching expectations and marking the lowest annual rate since March 2025. On a monthly basis, prices fell -0.5% mom, reflecting broad-based easing in several Read more…