The decision was expected by markets: From RBC’s response, analysts at the bank note that while headline CPI has slowed, the BoC’s preferred core measure remains persistently above the 2% target. Inflation is likely to gain in the near term: Wage growth is still high oil prices higher in recent weeks RBS note that rates
New Zealand Dollar, NZD/USD, RBNZ, Fed, China, NZX50 Index – Talking Points The New Zealand Dollar reversed losses seen in early trade on the RBNZ pause The Kiwi Dollar had sunk on gathering economic clouds gathering in China The inflation appears to be centre stage for the RBNZ. If they hike again, will NZD/USD rally?
Last week’s positive news included strong earnings from Wall Street heavyweights Amazon and Alphabet. However, disappointing Apple earnings resulted in a 4.8% drop in its stock and helped lead to declines on Friday. Nevertheless, over 79% of S&P 500 companies have exceeded estimates for Q2 so far, the highest rate since Q3 2021. The major
