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Jason Wong

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Jason Wong is BNZ’s currency strategist, producing analysis that informs the NZD view. He is also a part of National Australia Bank’s (NAB) Global FX Strategy team, which covers currency markets more broadly, with a focus on the G10 currencies.

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US and European equities show decent gains; Japan's Nikkei up 3.4% as political fog clears. NZD outperforms with no reaction in the rates market to NZ Q3 CPI data showing annual CPI rising to 3%
21st Oct 25, 7:50am
US and European equities show decent gains; Japan's Nikkei up 3.4% as political fog clears. NZD outperforms with no reaction in the rates market to NZ Q3 CPI data showing annual CPI rising to 3%
A positive turnaround in US risk sentiment with less angst on US regional banks and Trump ,ore positive about US-China trade relations. NZ yields fall to fresh lows; focus today on expected strong NZ Q3 CPI data
20th Oct 25, 7:29am
A positive turnaround in US risk sentiment with less angst on US regional banks and Trump ,ore positive about US-China trade relations. NZ yields fall to fresh lows; focus today on expected strong NZ Q3 CPI data
US equites are modestly weaker and US Treasury yields are lower, with risk sentiment weakening during the middle of the NY trading session; some focus on issues facing a couple of US regional banks
17th Oct 25, 7:49am
US equites are modestly weaker and US Treasury yields are lower, with risk sentiment weakening during the middle of the NY trading session; some focus on issues facing a couple of US regional banks
The UST 10-year rate took another peak below 4% but yields are now modestly higher. Currency movements have been modest and the NZD is down a touch probing fresh lows against EUR and GBP
16th Oct 25, 7:55am
The UST 10-year rate took another peak below 4% but yields are now modestly higher. Currency movements have been modest and the NZD is down a touch probing fresh lows against EUR and GBP
US-China trade tensions have pervaded the headlines and been a focus for the market; a rollercoaster ride for markets with a big swing in the USD and US equities, reflecting gyrations in risk sentiment
15th Oct 25, 7:49am
US-China trade tensions have pervaded the headlines and been a focus for the market; a rollercoaster ride for markets with a big swing in the USD and US equities, reflecting gyrations in risk sentiment
Risk assets bounce back after some dialling down on US-China trade war rhetoric by Trump, and followed through by Bessent. US equities recover more than half of Friday's loss
14th Oct 25, 7:52am
Risk assets bounce back after some dialling down on US-China trade war rhetoric by Trump, and followed through by Bessent. US equities recover more than half of Friday's loss
Trump reacts to China's extension of rare earth export controls with fury; threatens massive lift in Chinese import tariffs. US equities tumble. Safe-haven currencies outperform, including JPY despite further political instability
13th Oct 25, 7:22am
Trump reacts to China's extension of rare earth export controls with fury; threatens massive lift in Chinese import tariffs. US equities tumble. Safe-haven currencies outperform, including JPY despite further political instability
US and European equities are weaker overnight and global rates modestly higher. USD broadly stronger and NZD/USD falls. Comments by Takaichi only provide temporary relief for the yen
10th Oct 25, 7:48am
US and European equities are weaker overnight and global rates modestly higher. USD broadly stronger and NZD/USD falls. Comments by Takaichi only provide temporary relief for the yen
US equities have recovered after their one-day dip, with investors disregarding warnings of a developing AI bubble. The NZD recovers a lot of its loss after the RBNZ’s dovish 50bps cut. OIS market prices in a full 25bps cut for November
9th Oct 25, 7:50am
US equities have recovered after their one-day dip, with investors disregarding warnings of a developing AI bubble. The NZD recovers a lot of its loss after the RBNZ’s dovish 50bps cut. OIS market prices in a full 25bps cut for November
US equities break winning streak to be modestly weaker. Weaker risk sentiment supports US Treasuries. All eyes on the RBNZ policy update today, with the meeting seen as a close call between a 25 or 50bps rate cut
8th Oct 25, 7:56am
US equities break winning streak to be modestly weaker. Weaker risk sentiment supports US Treasuries. All eyes on the RBNZ policy update today, with the meeting seen as a close call between a 25 or 50bps rate cut
New Japan LDP leader shocks the market - Japanese equities surge nearly 5%, JGB curve sharply steepens, and yen tumbles. NZD/JPY up 2%. French assets underperform and this weighs on euro
7th Oct 25, 7:46am
New Japan LDP leader shocks the market - Japanese equities surge nearly 5%, JGB curve sharply steepens, and yen tumbles. NZD/JPY up 2%. French assets underperform and this weighs on euro
The USD was broadly weaker in overnight trading, but moves were modest. US government shutdown brought delay of key US employment reports. US equities were little changed, and US Treasury yields pushed higher
6th Oct 25, 7:23am
The USD was broadly weaker in overnight trading, but moves were modest. US government shutdown brought delay of key US employment reports. US equities were little changed, and US Treasury yields pushed higher
Markets show only modest movements amidst a US government shutdown. US equities flat; US Treasuries trade narrow ranges; USD slightly stronger; oil prices lower for a fourth consecutive day
3rd Oct 25, 7:50am
Markets show only modest movements amidst a US government shutdown. US equities flat; US Treasuries trade narrow ranges; USD slightly stronger; oil prices lower for a fourth consecutive day
Stronger than expected US economic data drove higher US rates, as markets pared scope for easier monetary policy. US equities are weaker for the third successive day. Broad gains in the USD
26th Sep 25, 8:00am
Stronger than expected US economic data drove higher US rates, as markets pared scope for easier monetary policy. US equities are weaker for the third successive day. Broad gains in the USD
Markets in cautious tone with modest falls in US equities and modestly higher US Treasury yields. The USD is broadly stronger and the NZD has underperformed. A hotter than expected Australian CPI pushed out RBA rate cut expectations
25th Sep 25, 7:57am
Markets in cautious tone with modest falls in US equities and modestly higher US Treasury yields. The USD is broadly stronger and the NZD has underperformed. A hotter than expected Australian CPI pushed out RBA rate cut expectations
US equities and gold have powered up to fresh record highs in the wake of the Fed restarting the easing cycle last week. US Treasuries have traded with a cautious tone, with rates nudging higher
23rd Sep 25, 7:30am
US equities and gold have powered up to fresh record highs in the wake of the Fed restarting the easing cycle last week. US Treasuries have traded with a cautious tone, with rates nudging higher
US equities rise in aftermath of the Fed's rate cut. US Treasury yields higher. BoE holds policy, as expected. NZ rates fall to fresh cycle lows on chance the RBNZ rate cutting cycle extends further than previously expected
19th Sep 25, 7:52am
US equities rise in aftermath of the Fed's rate cut. US Treasury yields higher. BoE holds policy, as expected. NZ rates fall to fresh cycle lows on chance the RBNZ rate cutting cycle extends further than previously expected
Markets ignore stronger US data, focused on prospects for a protracted Fed easing cycle, seeing Treasury yields edge lower while the USD shows a broadly based fall. EUR rises to a four-year high
17th Sep 25, 7:43am
Markets ignore stronger US data, focused on prospects for a protracted Fed easing cycle, seeing Treasury yields edge lower while the USD shows a broadly based fall. EUR rises to a four-year high
Ahead of the Fed’s near-certain rate cut later this week, US equities rise to a fresh record high, alongside a modest fall in US Treasury yields and a broadly weaker USD. Little reaction to weaker China activity data yesterday
16th Sep 25, 7:44am
Ahead of the Fed’s near-certain rate cut later this week, US equities rise to a fresh record high, alongside a modest fall in US Treasury yields and a broadly weaker USD. Little reaction to weaker China activity data yesterday
US CPI data close to market expectations. Initial jobless claims surge to a four-year high, but driven by an unusual gain for Texas. The combination drove down US rates and the USD. ECB on hold, as expected
12th Sep 25, 7:57am
US CPI data close to market expectations. Initial jobless claims surge to a four-year high, but driven by an unusual gain for Texas. The combination drove down US rates and the USD. ECB on hold, as expected
Significant downward revision for US non-farm payrolls brings brief market reaction. Focus now on upcoming PPI and CPI data. US Treasury yields push higher
10th Sep 25, 7:46am
Significant downward revision for US non-farm payrolls brings brief market reaction. Focus now on upcoming PPI and CPI data. US Treasury yields push higher
Global rates push down as market sees a protracted Fed easing cycle ahead; 10-year US Treasury yield down to a fresh five-month low of 4.04%. USD broadly weaker
9th Sep 25, 7:38am
Global rates push down as market sees a protracted Fed easing cycle ahead; 10-year US Treasury yield down to a fresh five-month low of 4.04%. USD broadly weaker
US economic data mixed, with labour market data weaker than expected but a stronger ISM services survey. Rates lower, as the market positions itself for a soft US payrolls report
5th Sep 25, 7:53am
US economic data mixed, with labour market data weaker than expected but a stronger ISM services survey. Rates lower, as the market positions itself for a soft US payrolls report
Bonds and equities have been hit as investor appetite for both soured; UK 30-year rate rises to its highest level since 1998. Global rates moderately higher and US and European equities lower, down more than 1%
3rd Sep 25, 7:37am
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Bonds and equities have been hit as investor appetite for both soured; UK 30-year rate rises to its highest level since 1998. Global rates moderately higher and US and European equities lower, down more than 1%
Markets quiet with the US on holiday; no reaction to the court ruling that confirmed Trump's country tariffs imposed under emergency law were illegal. US equity futures and European equities up slightly. Global rates up slightly
2nd Sep 25, 7:37am
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Markets quiet with the US on holiday; no reaction to the court ruling that confirmed Trump's country tariffs imposed under emergency law were illegal. US equity futures and European equities up slightly. Global rates up slightly