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2026.01.1204:01:38UTC+00New Zealand Dollar Rises

The New Zealand dollar increased to approximately $0.574, experiencing a modest recovery from a seven-week low. This was supported by a weakening US dollar and investors in search of new monetary policy insights. The US dollar faced pressure after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the Trump administration had utilized legal threats, including subpoenas, raising renewed concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence. Meanwhile, market participants are evaluating the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's stance on potential rate hikes, with focus shifting to the upcoming Q4 Consumer Price Index data expected next week. The central bank recently indicated a sustained pause, suggesting its cycle of rate cuts has likely ended. However, Governor Anna Breman countered expectations of immediate tightening, stating that borrowing costs are anticipated to remain stable for an extended period. Investors predict that interest rates will stay unchanged through the first half of 2026, with a rate hike not fully anticipated until October.

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