NZD/USD holds above 0.5650 on China GDP as NZ CPI eyed: Oct 20, 2026
The New Zealand dollar strengthened above 0.5650 against the US dollar on strong China GDP data while the PBOC held loan prime rates steady. Traders are now awaiting New Zealand third-quarter inflation data, even as the trade deficit widened to NZ$1.97B on a jump in fuel imports.
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Headlines (9)
First seen on October 20
Carried over from earlier days
- China data preview: industry holds up, consumers and property lag ahead of Q3 GDPInvestingLive
- 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
- New Zealand Dollar extends winning streak against US Dollar, NZ Q3 CPI data in focusFXStreet
- New Zealand Dollar gains as traders await third-quarter inflation dataFXStreet
- NZDUSD buyers build momentum as the recovery approaches its next resistance testInvestingLive
Scheduled events
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| Event | Forecast | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 20 | ||
| ADP Weekly Employment Change | USD | |
| Building Permits | 1.39M | USD |
| Housing Starts | 1.30M | USD |
| Pending Home Sales m/m | -0.6% | USD |
| GDT Price Index | NZD | |
| API Weekly Statistical Bulletin | USD | |
| FOMC Financial Stability Report | USD | |
| Wednesday, October 21 | ||
| Credit Card Spending y/y | NZD | |