Monthly Archives: May 2026
In New Zealand, the first-quarter participation rate reached 70.4%, missing forecasts of 70.5%
Written on May 6, 2026 at 4:53 am, by josephine
New Zealand’s labour force participation rate hit 70.4% in Q1, slightly below the 70.5% market forecast.
First-quarter New Zealand employment rose 0.2%, missing the 0.3% forecast, with gains weaker than anticipated
Written on May 6, 2026 at 4:25 am, by josephine
New Zealand’s first-quarter employment rose 0.2%, missing the 0.3% market forecast by 0.1 percentage points.
In New Zealand, unemployment measured 5.3%, coming in slightly under the forecast 5.4%, during the first quarter
Written on May 6, 2026 at 4:23 am, by josephine
New Zealand’s first-quarter unemployment rate fell to 5.3%, slightly below forecasts of 5.4%.
First-quarter New Zealand Labour Cost Index rose 2% year-on-year, aligning with market expectations and forecasts
Written on May 6, 2026 at 3:56 am, by josephine
New Zealand’s Labour Cost Index rose 2% year-on-year in Q1, matching market forecasts, signalling steady wage pressures.
In New Zealand, Labour Cost Index rose 0.5% quarterly, exceeding 0.4% forecasts in the first quarter
Written on May 6, 2026 at 3:53 am, by josephine
New Zealand’s Labour Cost Index rose 0.5% in Q1, beating forecasts and signalling faster wage growth.
GBP/USD stays near 1.3545 in a 60-pip range, as US Dollar factors outweigh muted UK cues
Written on May 6, 2026 at 3:26 am, by josephine
GBP/USD held near 1.3545; direction hinges on US dollar, risk sentiment, oil, and Friday NFP.
UOB economists say Philippine inflation hit a 37-month high, prompting BSP hawkishness and higher 2026 forecasts
Written on May 6, 2026 at 3:23 am, by josephine
Philippine inflation hit 37-month high; UOB lifts 2026 forecast to 7.5%, expects BSP hikes, warns 10%.
OCBC strategists expect USD/SGD to rebound after a relief dip, amid two-way trading and escalation upside risk
Written on May 6, 2026 at 2:56 am, by josephine
OCBC expects USD/SGD rebound; geopolitics and oil risks may drive volatility, with resistance 1.2850, support 1.2720.
With the US Dollar broadly supported, NZD/USD hovers near 0.5890, recovering modestly but lacking momentum
Written on May 6, 2026 at 2:53 am, by josephine
NZD/USD hovered near 0.5890, capped by resistance as safe-haven Dollar strength persisted amid Middle East tensions.
Following the RBA hike, AUD/USD rises 0.25%, stabilising near 0.7185 after 0.7150 support held
Written on May 6, 2026 at 2:30 am, by josephine
AUD/USD climbs to 0.7185 after RBA hike; traders await Australian, Chinese trade data and US payrolls.
