NZD/USD gains to near 0.5700 on RBNZ rate hike bets: Oct 23, 2026
The New Zealand dollar gained to near 0.5700 as markets priced RBNZ rate hike prospects around the Q3 inflation report. Oil-driven inflation pressures and expectations for the October policy review kept focus on hawkish pricing, though some commentary noted limited support against the US dollar.
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First seen on October 23
Carried over from earlier days
- NZD/USD: New Zealand Inflation Report Puts Spotlight on Hawkish RBNZ PricingInvesting.com
- New Zealand Dollar holds steady as oil pressures inflation, RBNZ rate hike betsFXStreet
- The New Zealand Dollar takes its winning streak into the inflation reportFXStreet
- First Impressions: NZ Consumers Price Index Q3 2026 and Change of OCR CallActionForex
- Preview of RBNZ October 2026 Monetary Policy Review: Following On?ActionForex
- New Zealand Dollar: RBNZ hikes offer limited support against USD - BBHFXStreet
- RBNZ to hike next week as inflation risks mountING Think
- New Zealand Dollar loses ground as inflation eases in third quarterFXStreet
Scheduled events
As of
| Event | Forecast | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 23 | ||
| Flash Manufacturing PMI | 55.4 | USD |
| Flash Services PMI | 57.9 | USD |
| Revised UoM Consumer Sentiment | 46.3 | USD |
| Revised UoM Inflation Expectations | USD | |
| Treasury Currency Report | USD | |
| Sunday, October 25 | ||
| Fed Monetary Policy Report | USD | |
| Bank Holiday | NZD | |
| Tuesday, October 27 | ||
| ADP Weekly Employment Change | USD | |