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Westpac expects the RBNZ to keep the OCR unchanged in October before hiking by 25bp in December, with the OCR peaking at 3.28% by end-2029 and reaching 4% by September 2027. Inflation remains elevated, and the NZD is seen consolidating with a year-end target…
Westpac's latest Australia & NZ Weekly report discusses the Q2 2026 national accounts, which were seen as an 'inkblot test' with hawkish and dovish interpretations. Westpac expects the RBNZ to pause in October and hike in December, with a peak of 4.00% by…
Scotiabank Economics expects the upcoming week to feature escalation risks in the Canada-US tariff war, with Canada imposing retaliatory tariffs on C$28 billion of US imports, while Canada pivots toward attracting C$1 trillion in investments over five years.…
Scotiabank Economics' Daily Points for September 4, 2026, highlights that markets await US and Canadian jobs reports, with Canada testing recent strong momentum and US nonfarm payrolls expected to be lacklustre. German factory orders show strength, and BoC…
Westpac's national accounts analysis for Q2 2026 highlights that the data can be interpreted hawkishly or dovishly, but emphasizes the importance of considering all signals, including the labour market, which is showing signs of easing and spare capacity. The…
Westpac notes the Australian dollar ended the week strong near 0.72 despite robust US jobs data, as Fed Governor Waller's less hawkish tone and other factors supported AUD. Key events ahead include US inflation data which may influence Fed's September rate…
New Zealand total building activity rose 4.8% in the June quarter 2026, significantly above Westpac's forecast of 1.0%, marking the first increase in a year. Residential building rebounded strongly and is expected to continue rising into 2027, while…
MUFG's Asia FX Weekly report highlights key catalysts for Asian currencies, including China's mixed economic data, US CPI ahead of the FOMC, and expectations for gradual CNY appreciation. The report also covers various Asian currencies such as KRW, INR, VND,…
MUFG observes that the recent sharp yen appreciation appears driven by fundamental drivers rather than intervention, increasing the likelihood of a sustained USD/JPY rebound below 155.00. Building expectations for faster BoJ tightening, including a possible…
According to MUFG's Asia Macro Notebook for September 2026, August PMIs across Asia indicate a broadening growth momentum, driven by technology and AI-related demand, while China's recovery remains uneven with continued weakness in services, construction, and…
Westpac IQ balances growth and inflation risks in Australia and globally, noting resilient consumer but soft demand, RBNZ tightening path, and US Fed's cautious stance with potential hikes if inflation persists.
Scotiabank Economics' September 3, 2026 Daily Points report highlights rising oil prices due to US-Iran conflict, expectations for US and Canadian jobs reports, a mild hawkish hold by Bank Negara Malaysia, and Swiss franc strength on better GDP and CPI data.…
Westpac IQ's September 2026 report highlights persistent high energy prices due to the US-Iran conflict, pushing goods inflation higher without significant second-round effects, and a tightening bias among central banks. Australian GDP grew 0.4% qtr in Q2 but…
Westpac's report on Australia's trade in goods for July highlights a narrowing trade surplus to $1.9bn, with exports falling due to gold declines and imports easing, while noting underlying trends in data centre investment and EV sales that may influence…
Westpac IQ's September 2026 Agriculture Report highlights a resilient Australian farm sector with farm GVA growth upgraded to 0.9% for 2026, driven by stronger crop production and robust livestock output. Commodity prices are expected to rise, with the…
MUFG's JPY Monthly report for September 2026 highlights the impact of coordinated Japan-US FX intervention (JPY15.4tn since late July) in containing yen weakness, with markets now expecting a BOJ rate hike in September (over 90% priced in) partly due to US…
MUFG Research notes the yen's strength as BoJ rate hike expectations build, particularly after Takata's speech hinting at larger hikes. MUFG doubts hikes larger than 25bps but sees 100bps over 12 months as plausible. The bank highlights USD/JPY downside risks…
MUFG recommends buying the ATDBCN EUR 3.901 2033 senior bond, citing its rich yield, cheap valuation relative to its own issuer curve and peers, and strong fundamentals of Alimentation Couche-Tard. They expect up to 0.9pt of relative upside over the next…
UBS CIO discusses the recent rise in global bond yields and its complex impact on currencies, highlighting that not all high yields support currencies. They favor NOK, NZD, GBP, and CNY for their attractive carry and fiscal foundations, expect EURUSD to move…
ING believes the dollar is poised to strengthen further due to a hawkish Federal Reserve under Chair Kevin Warsh, supported by rising energy prices. The Fed is expected to hike rates in September, which will likely overshadow fiscal concerns. Key levels and…