NZD/USD strengthens above 0.5650 on strong China GDP data: Oct 19, 2026
NZD/USD strengthened above 0.5650 after strong China GDP data, with easing declines in China home prices also in focus ahead of the Q3 report. Meanwhile, New Zealand's trade deficit widened to NZ$1.97 billion, nearly double forecasts, as the fuel import bill jumped 96%. The pairing puts support from China demand signals alongside pressure from the wider domestic trade gap.
Updated
This day is still open. Its readings are published once it closes. The live reading is on the NZD/USD page.
The day on the wire
00:0006:0012:0018:0024:00
Each tick is a headline first seen that day.
Headlines (6)
First seen on October 19
- China home price declines ease in September, ahead of Q3 GDP seen at 4.4%InvestingLive
- NZ Trade Deficit Widens to NZ$1.97B as Fuel Import Bill Jumps 96%ActionForex
- New Zealand Dollar strengthens above 0.5650 on strong China's GDP dataFXStreet
- NZD/USD Price Forecast: Kiwi holds gains with bulls aiming for the 0.5690 areaFXStreet
Carried over from earlier days
Scheduled events
As of
| Event | Forecast | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, October 19 | ||
| NAHB Housing Market Index | 31 | USD |
| CPI q/q | NZD | |
| Trade Balance | NZD | |
| Tuesday, October 20 | ||
| ADP Weekly Employment Change | USD | |
| Housing Starts | 1.30M | USD |
| Building Permits | 1.39M | USD |
| Pending Home Sales m/m | -0.4% | USD |
| GDT Price Index | NZD | |