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New Zealand's September 2026 labour force survey showed employment falling 39.3k, a material downside surprise that Westpac cautions may partly reflect residual seasonality. The unemployment rate edged up to 4.7% as labour supply outpaced demand, while the…
Westpac argues that persistent administered price increases—council rates, electricity, insurance—have kept New Zealand core inflation near or above 3% for five years, leaving the RBNZ with little headroom even before the recent oil spike. Because these costs…
A Westpac survey of 92 clients shows 79% expect a 25bp OCR hike at the September 2026 RBNZ meeting, with market pricing at 90%. 64% anticipate a 3% year-end projection, while 55% see the OCR actually reaching 3%, with views skewed lower. Responses are split…
Westpac lowered its New Zealand 2027 GDP growth forecast by 0.3ppts to 2.7%yr, citing higher assumed energy prices and a steeper near-term path for long-term interest rates that weigh on consumption and residential investment. A weaker NZ dollar…
Westpac expects the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise rates 25bp in November, citing cost-plus pricing behaviour, pass-through of non-labour costs and above-average award wage increases that keep demand ahead of supply. Australian unemployment held at 4.7%…
Fed Chair Warsh refused to prejudge upcoming meetings or offer forward guidance, while repeating upbeat US outlook views. BoC Governor Macklem said the Bank has not yet raised rates but is asking whether energy-driven inflation will force a hike. US Commerce…
Fed Chair Warsh gave no policy guidance, which markets read as endorsing current pricing; the October hike probability dropped from 26% to 14% and the 2-year yield fell 3-4bps. The dollar was broadly unchanged. Warsh dwelt on AI, calling it a near-term…
Scotiabank's weekly preview argues Canadian core inflation remains at or above the BoC's 2% target, with traditional core running near 3% m/m SAAR for four straight months and another firm print expected, supporting the view that policy is too loose. BoC…
MUFG reports the USD is on course to weaken this week, ending four straight weekly gains. After jumping to a fresh year-to-date high on stronger September US CPI, the dollar quickly gave back those gains. The Fed is widely expected to hold rates this month;…