Wellington – In a bold move to arrest economic cooling, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) on October 8 cut its Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points, bringing it to 2.50%, the lowest level in over three years. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cited weak domestic demand, spare capacity in the economy, […]
With the U.S. Federal Reserve resuming interest rate cuts in September, foreign investors may find themselves with a more favorable environment for hedging dollar exposure as the cost of protection declines. In its latest policy move, the Fed reduced rates by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.00–4.25%, signaling that additional easing is […]
Reserve Bank of Australia RBA Surprises Markets, Holds Cash Rate at 3.85% in July 2025 The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) surprised markets on July 8 by keeping its official cash rate at 3.85%, the lowest since May 2023. The decision defied analysts’ expectations of a likely 25 basis point cut this month, marking the bank’s […]
Global financial markets remain on edge as economic uncertainty looms, with investors closely monitoring key data releases and central bank decisions in major economies like the U.S., India, and Japan. On February 6, U.S. stock markets closed mixed, reflecting cautious sentiment. The S&P 500 gained 0.36%, while the Nasdaq advanced by 0.51%. However, the Dow […]
