Asia-Pacific FX news summary 20 Aug: NZD falls after RBNZ signals softness
High risk warning: Forex trading carries significant risks that may not be right for everyone. The use of leverage can heighten this risk and potential for losses. It’s important to thoroughly assess your investment goals, experience, and comfort with risk before engaging in Forex trading. You might end up losing your initial capital, so only […]
NZD/USD drops to around 0.5850 after the RBNZ makes a quarter-point rate cut
NZD/USD faces challenges following RBNZ’s 25 basis point rate cut, lowering the official cash rate (OCR) to 3%. The People’s Bank of China adjusted its 1- and 5-year loan prime rates to 3.00% and 3.50% respectively. White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt indicated ongoing plans for a meeting between Putin and Zelensky. The NZD/USD has […]
RBNZ prepares to resume interest rate reductions as New Zealand’s inflation decreases
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand plans to lower its key interest rate to 3% on Wednesday. Attention is on the RBNZ’s OCR forecast and remarks from Governor Hawksby. The New Zealand dollar is reacting strongly to announcements from the RBNZ. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is anticipated to reduce its official cash […]
New Zealand Dollar declines before RBNZ decision and Federal Reserve indications
The NZD/USD pair hovers around 0.5900, experiencing a decline of 0.40% as the US Dollar strengthens ahead of significant economic events. Despite the US Dollar Index (DXY) showing limited movement due to strong expectations of a possible Federal Reserve rate cut in September, it is likely to inch up to 98.20. All eyes are now […]
NZD/USD Price Prediction: Stays close to two-week low after RBNZ, appears weak below 0.6000
NZD/USD has faced challenges in capitalizing on spikes following the RBNZ’s announcements during Asian trading. Federal Reserve’s potential rate cuts and trade tensions are expected to bolster the US dollar while putting pressure on the kiwi. The current technical landscape favors bearish traders and suggests further declines may be ahead. The NZD/USD pair has diminished […]
Asia-Pacific Forex news overview: RBNZ maintains rate/China CPI rises/USD benefits from Trump tariff hints
Forex trading carries significant risk, which might not suit every investor. The use of leverage can amplify both risk and loss. Before diving into Forex trading, it’s important to think carefully about your investment aspirations, level of experience, and how much risk you can handle. There’s a possibility of losing your initial capital, so only […]
NZD/USD rises slightly toward 0.5900 after Q2 inflation expectations report from the RBNZ.
NZD/USD is expected to strengthen as inflation expectations from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) rose to 2.29% in the second quarter, up from 2.06% previously. The New Zealand Dollar, sensitive to risk, has gained traction due to easing global trade tensions after a preliminary agreement was reached between the US and China. Recent […]
Willis Wanted to Discuss Bank Capital Before Orr Resigned from RBNZ
Finance Minister’s Meeting with Reserve Bank Governor Precedes Resignation New Zealand’s Finance Minister, Nicola Willis, requested a meeting with former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr to discuss the bank’s capital requirements just weeks before his unexpected resignation. A document made public on Wednesday in Wellington revealed that Willis was also looking for guidance on how […]
The NZDUSD continued the fall that started last week after the RBNZ rate cut. What next? – ForexLive
NZDUSD traded to a 2024 high last week (8 business days ago). The high reached 0.63778. It traded at a low of 0.60516 today after trading 50 basis points above the cut rate. This is 327 pips in one trading day. Technically, the decline seen in today's trading has pushed the price below a cluster […]
New Zealand’s RBNZ expected to cut interest rate by 50 bps amid slowing economic activity – FXStreet
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to cut interest rates by 50bps to 4.75% on Wednesday. The deepening economic downturn in New Zealand's economy and optimism about inflation point to the possibility of a major rate cut from the RBNZ. The RBNZ's policy announcement is likely to cause severe volatility for the New […]