Jason Wong
US equities are notably weaker, dragged down by the tech sector. Softer UK CPI data locks in BoE rate cut tonight. NZ Q3 GDP data today expected to show bounce back after Q2 contraction
18th Dec 25, 7:43am
US equities are notably weaker, dragged down by the tech sector. Softer UK CPI data locks in BoE rate cut tonight. NZ Q3 GDP data today expected to show bounce back after Q2 contraction
Mixed US economic data; unemployment rate rises to a four year high of 4.6%; solid core retail sales; weaker PMI but stronger pricing indicators. Little market reaction. Oil prices fall further, down to a four-year low
17th Dec 25, 8:01am
Mixed US economic data; unemployment rate rises to a four year high of 4.6%; solid core retail sales; weaker PMI but stronger pricing indicators. Little market reaction. Oil prices fall further, down to a four-year low
NZ rates market selloff continued yesterday, with the 5-year swap rate rising to its highest level since March
11th Dec 25, 7:21am
NZ rates market selloff continued yesterday, with the 5-year swap rate rising to its highest level since March
Australian rates and the AUD higher after the RBA opened the door to tightening policy from early next year. US job openings much higher than expected, but other metrics in the JOLTS report were less positive
10th Dec 25, 8:01am
Australian rates and the AUD higher after the RBA opened the door to tightening policy from early next year. US job openings much higher than expected, but other metrics in the JOLTS report were less positive
European rates higher across the curve after hike signal, spilling over into higher US Treasury yields. China's record trade surplus showcases ongoing economic imbalance
9th Dec 25, 7:53am
European rates higher across the curve after hike signal, spilling over into higher US Treasury yields. China's record trade surplus showcases ongoing economic imbalance
US initial jobless claims fall brings modest upside pressure on global rates. Currency movements modest; signs of the PBoC pushing against yuan strength. Stronger Australian data boosts odds the RBA might need to raise rates
5th Dec 25, 7:40am
US initial jobless claims fall brings modest upside pressure on global rates. Currency movements modest; signs of the PBoC pushing against yuan strength. Stronger Australian data boosts odds the RBA might need to raise rates
US ADP private payrolls fell 32k in November, solidifying market expectations for a Fed rate cut next week. US Treasury yields down a touch; US equities up slightly. USD DXY index down for an eighth successive day
4th Dec 25, 7:44am
US ADP private payrolls fell 32k in November, solidifying market expectations for a Fed rate cut next week. US Treasury yields down a touch; US equities up slightly. USD DXY index down for an eighth successive day
Markets movements have been modest across equities, rates and currencies. Japan's 10-year JGB auction drew solid demand, a relief to the market; rising expectations of a BoJ rate hike have done little to support the yen
3rd Dec 25, 7:58am
Markets movements have been modest across equities, rates and currencies. Japan's 10-year JGB auction drew solid demand, a relief to the market; rising expectations of a BoJ rate hike have done little to support the yen
US Thanksgiving holiday brings quiet markets. NZ rates higher yesterday in the aftermath of Wednesday's RBNZ MPS, some much stronger NZ data and angst over a possible wave of mortgage fixing
28th Nov 25, 7:53am
US Thanksgiving holiday brings quiet markets. NZ rates higher yesterday in the aftermath of Wednesday's RBNZ MPS, some much stronger NZ data and angst over a possible wave of mortgage fixing
US data released were soft and there was a report that Trump is most likely to select the most dovish candidate, Hassett, as the next Fed chair. The USD is broadly weaker and the 10-year rate has slipped below 4%
26th Nov 25, 7:39am
US data released were soft and there was a report that Trump is most likely to select the most dovish candidate, Hassett, as the next Fed chair. The USD is broadly weaker and the 10-year rate has slipped below 4%
US equities on track for anther solid gain, backing up Friday's rally, with big tech leading the charge. Another Fed voter supports a December rate cut taking chance to 70%
25th Nov 25, 7:47am
US equities on track for anther solid gain, backing up Friday's rally, with big tech leading the charge. Another Fed voter supports a December rate cut taking chance to 70%
Big shift in risk sentiment overnight; positive Nvidia morphs into a decent loss. US non-farm payrolls for September rise but unemployment rate rises to four-year high. Oil prices push lower
21st Nov 25, 7:58am
Big shift in risk sentiment overnight; positive Nvidia morphs into a decent loss. US non-farm payrolls for September rise but unemployment rate rises to four-year high. Oil prices push lower
USD broadly stronger; NZD whacked, trading at seven month low and erasing all its gain through 2025; JPY down to 10-month low. US equities flat ahead of Nvidia's earnings after the close. Oil weaker
20th Nov 25, 7:55am
USD broadly stronger; NZD whacked, trading at seven month low and erasing all its gain through 2025; JPY down to 10-month low. US equities flat ahead of Nvidia's earnings after the close. Oil weaker
US government shutdown finally ends; US equities show a decent fall, dragged down by the tech sector. Market pares Fed easing expectations. December cut no longer seen as likely. US Treasury yields push higher
14th Nov 25, 7:50am
US government shutdown finally ends; US equities show a decent fall, dragged down by the tech sector. Market pares Fed easing expectations. December cut no longer seen as likely. US Treasury yields push higher
US Treasuries reversed the previous day’s selloff, with the market supported by some soft US labour market reports. Whipsaw action in US equities continues. The risk-off mood has seen the NZD and AUD underperform
7th Nov 25, 7:54am
US Treasuries reversed the previous day’s selloff, with the market supported by some soft US labour market reports. Whipsaw action in US equities continues. The risk-off mood has seen the NZD and AUD underperform