Analysis

New Zealand is gearing up to print its quarterly inflation figures that are likely to influence RBNZ policy expectations. Can an upside surprise put an end to their easing cycle soon?

Today we’re looking at NZD/USD and AUD/NZD possibly extending their October trends in the event that New Zealand’s price pressures come in weak.

The New Zealand dollar has been bouncing nicely since the RBNZ cut interest rates last week. Will the Q3 2024 inflation update change the tides for Kiwi?

We’ve got a fresh batch of U.K. labor market figures comin’ right up! Can the numbers keep the Bank of England (BOE) on its neutral stance or will it tip the scales either dovish or hawkish?

The major economies are dropping their inflation and labor market updates! Meanwhile, the ECB is widely expected to cut its interest rates by 25 basis points.

This week our currency strategists focused on the RBNZ monetary policy statement and U.S. CPI update for potential high-quality setups. How did they play out?

The major assets saw volatility this week, as the markets priced in geopolitical updates, China stimulus optimism, and shifting central bank expectations.

The FX markets saw many themes at play, eventually driving safe-havens like CHF & JPY to the top of the pack thanks to geopolitical & economic fears, and central bank headlines.

Are markets still expecting the Bank of Canada (BOC) to carry on with its easing cycle? The upcoming Canadian employment report for September may have some clues!

Leading indicators indicate a pickup in September’s consumer price pressures. But what if inflation in the U.S. comes in cooler than markets had expected?

Expectations for aggressive Fed easing appear to be fading these days, so will the upcoming CPI release further convince the U.S. central bank to shed its dovish feathers?

Markets aren’t exactly hoping for another 0.50% Fed rate cut anytime soon, but can the upcoming U.S. CPI report still change the game? Here’s what to expect from this top-tier release.

The RBNZ is widely expected to cut rates this week! Here’s why we’re keeping a close eye on NZD/JPY and GBP/NZD in case NZD surprises with a bullish move.

Will the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) cut interest rates again this week? Here’s what I’m watching on NZD/CHF and NZD/CAD in this dovish scenario.

Word around is that the RBNZ is about to cut its interest rates by as much as 50 basis points! How may NZD react to the news?

There’s no shortage of top-tier market catalysts this week since we’ve got a couple of central bank events, plus U.S. inflation and Canada’s employment figures to boot.

This week our forex strategists focused on the Euro area CPI update & the U.S. PMI update for potential high-quality setups. Did they trigger during this hectic week in forex?

The market spotlight was mostly on U.S. jobs-related data but geopolitical headlines also stole the show & spurred a bunch of risk-off moves early on.

Geopolitical headlines dominated this week, followed by Fed Chair Powell’s comments on rate cuts & a steady flow of top tier economic updates.

The markets are seeing weaker labor conditions, but the ADP report just beat estimates. How will that affect the U.S. dollar’s reaction to Friday’s NFP report?