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New Zealand’s ANZ commodity price index fell by 1.6% in November compared to the previous month’s decrease of 0.3%. This shift is of interest to those monitoring market trends, as it indicates movement in commodity prices.
Other market updates include GBP/USD’s slight rise above 1.3200 as expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut affect the US Dollar. Moreover, gold remains above $4,200, buoyed by dovish Federal Reserve expectations influencing the dollar’s strength.
Australian Dollar Gains
On the currency front, the Australian Dollar reached its highest level since late October against a weakened US Dollar. Bitcoin made gains, trading above $92,000, triggered by Vanguard allowing crypto Exchange Traded Funds on its platform.
White House preparations are underway for any potential Supreme Court ruling on International Economic Emergency Powers Act tariffs. Bitcoin continues to trade above $87,000 against a backdrop of US manufacturing sector contractions and possible interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan.
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Weaker New Zealand Dollar
The drop in New Zealand’s commodity prices is accelerating, pointing to a weaker New Zealand Dollar. This recent -1.6% fall is the sharpest we’ve seen since the downturn of late 2024, driven by a 4.2% drop in dairy prices at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction. We should consider buying NZD/USD put options or shorting NZD futures to capitalize on this clear downward trend.
A weaker US Dollar appears to be the dominant theme for the coming weeks, as bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut intensify. The futures market is now pricing in an 85% probability of a rate cut in the first quarter of 2026, a significant jump from just 50% last month. We see this as an opportunity to short the US Dollar Index (DXY) using futures contracts ahead of the upcoming US services and employment data.
The contrast between the Fed’s dovish stance and the European Central Bank’s neutral position creates a strong case for a higher EUR/USD. With Eurozone inflation remaining sticky at 2.7% in November, the ECB has no reason to cut rates, widening the policy divergence with the US. We believe buying EUR/USD call options with a strike price around 1.1700 offers a good risk-reward profile through the end of the year.
Gold’s rally above $4,200 is directly tied to falling US real yields and the weak dollar. Central bank buying continues to provide a strong floor for prices, with central banks having added a net 220 tonnes in the third quarter of 2025, mirroring the record-setting pace of previous years. We should maintain long positions through gold futures or call options on gold ETFs, targeting the $4,250 resistance level.
Institutional adoption is fueling the crypto market, with Bitcoin’s surge past $92,000 showing significant momentum. Since Vanguard began offering crypto ETFs on its platform, we have seen sustained net inflows totaling over $4 billion, a sign that new, large-scale capital is entering the space. This trend supports holding long positions in Bitcoin futures, as the supply shock from the 2024 halving continues to play out against rising demand.
