In its latest Quarterly Predictions, NZIER noted there are "signs of further easing in inflation pressures" in New Zealand. But the pivotal question for RBNZ is whether this easing is "occurring at a fast enough pace" to bring inflation back to target band of 1-3%.
As the market transitions into early US session, Yen remains the best performer of the day, riding on Japan's stronger-than-anticipated CPI data. Despite the positive undercurrent, Yen has yet to find decisive buying momentum, suggesting that most traders are still on the sideline. Meanwhile, Australian Dollar trails as the second strongest for now, followed by Swiss Franc and Canadian Dollar.