RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk advised caution against pricing in rate cuts too prematurely. In her comments, Silk stressed that RBNZ has reached a juncture where it can "take a pause and watch how this evolves," ensuring that "you don't overdo things."
Dollar has maintained its position as the strongest performer for the week, despite the noticeable waning of its upside momentum over the past two days. Today, markets anticipates the release of several US economic indicators, including PCE inflation and durable goods orders. However, the primary driver is likely to be any updates on the debt ceiling negotiations.