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Markets were quiet with the US holiday, but focus stays on policy shifts. Traders expect four Fed cuts ahead, while the ECB signals easing is done. NZ terms of trade beat forecasts, gold surged past 3,450, and in FX the Yen outperformed as the Kiwi lagged.
Read more →This week in FX: RBNZ cuts rates to 3.0% with more easing ahead, Powell signals Fed cuts in September, JPY outperforms while NZD struggles, and US-China trade tensions resurface.
Read more →This week’s FX wrap-up highlights surging expectations for an RBNZ rate cut, dovish Fed sentiment boosting NZD and AUD, and GBP leading gains as the top performer. Meanwhile, UK inflation pressures remain in focus and geopolitical uncertainty persists after inconclusive Trump–Putin talks.
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Read more →Markets eye Fed Chair race, UK retail boost, and gold drop. Trump’s China tariff delay, Putin talks, and GBP strength lead the week’s moves.
Read more →Weekly FX market update – Fed rate cut talk, RBA and RBNZ policy shifts, and key moves in NZD, AUD, GBP, and EUR pairs. Insights into tariffs, jobs data, and central bank signals.
Read more →The USD leads currency markets amid easing global tensions and key trade agreements with the EU and Japan. EUR weakens; equities hit record highs.
Read more →FX Weekly Update: NZD and AUD weaken due to uncertainty over US trade negotiations. GBP holds steady despite UK economic concerns; ECB decision awaited.
Read more →After breaking lower from the 7-week range through 0.9260 (1.0800) the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) has dropped to post 0.9100 (1.0990) over the week against a stronger Australian Dollar (AUD).
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