Tuesday: Markets surge after vote to end US shutdown
US stocks and gold rally after the Senate voted overnight to end the longest-ever US Government shutdown. New Zealand’s economy is stirring back to life. And Australian unemployment is expected to fall, slightly.
In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ FX Analyst Kausani Basak explains why the Philippines peso has weakened through a key level in recent weeks and why ongoing weakness is likely.
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Monday: China inflation higher than forecast
China’s inflation rates are higher than expected, but not enough to stop more easing. The US dollar is rising with higher US growth expectations, for now. And Philippines’ GDP is much weaker than forecasts.
In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s Chief Economist for Southeast Asia and India, Sanjay Mathur, explains why consumers in the region have responded so weakly to rate cuts this time around.
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Friday: Bank of England holds, but only just
The Bank of England holds rates, but only just. US tech stocks wobble again. Australia’s trade surplus grows as gold exports are strong. Japan’s wage growth lags inflation, and Malaysia optimistically holds rates.
In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ FX Analyst Felix Ryan analyses some key currency movements following the de-escalation in US-China trade relations, including for dollar-yen.
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Thursday: Fed rate cut bets ease slightly
Fed rate cut bets ease back after stronger US jobs and services reports. New Zealand’s jobless rate rises but may be through the worst. Indonesia’s growth is dented, and deflation continues in Thailand.
In our Deep-Dive interview ANZ Senior Economist Miles Workman explains why the Reserve Bank of New Zealand will be feeling comfortable with how the country’s labour market is performing.
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Wednesday: RBA holds 'less hawkishly'
The Reserve Bank of Australia holds, and was less hawkish than it could have been. South Korea’s inflation is stronger than expected. And New Zealand’s unemployment rate is expected to rise again later today.
In our Deep-Dive interview ANZ Head of Australian Economics Adam Boyton analyses the RBA’s ability to cut rates again after last week’s inflation surprise.
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