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NZD/USD tumbles after surprise RBNZ hold when hike expected: Oct 30, 2026

The New Zealand dollar tumbled after the RBNZ surprised markets by holding rates when a hike had been expected, with reports noting a 1.6% drop for the Kiwi. Attention has since focused on the year-to-date low near 0.5567, while a mixed US dollar ahead of the Fed and key US data has limited further losses.

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EventForecastCurrency
Friday, October 30
Employment Cost Index q/q0.8%USD
Chicago PMI55.8USD
FOMC Member Daly SpeaksUSD
FOMC Member Musalem SpeaksUSD
Sunday, November 1
Daylight Saving Time ShiftUSD
FOMC Financial Stability ReportUSD
Monday, November 2
Final Manufacturing PMIUSD
ISM Manufacturing PMIUSD

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