NZD/USD weakens on China PMI data and RBNZ surprise: Nov 2, 2026
The New Zealand dollar weakened following China's RatingDog manufacturing PMI data. It comes as commentary references an RBNZ surprise and growth headwinds, while the dollar lacks direction ahead of US midterms and payrolls in a critical week.
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Headlines (4)
First seen on November 2
- New Zealand Dollar weakens following China’s RatingDog Manufacturing PMI dataFXStreet
- NZD/USD Price Forecast: Fresh downside likely below 0.5560FXStreet
- Dollar Lacks Direction as US Midterms, Payrolls and AI Risks Set Up a Critical WeekActionForex
- New Zealand Dollar: RBNZ surprise and growth headwinds – RabobankFXStreet
Scheduled events
As of
| Event | Forecast | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, November 2 | ||
| Final Manufacturing PMI | 56.0 | USD |
| Construction Spending m/m | 0.4% | USD |
| ISM Manufacturing Prices | 77.2 | USD |
| ISM Manufacturing PMI | 54.5 | USD |
| FOMC Member Goolsbee Speaks | USD | |
| Loan Officer Survey | USD | |
| Building Consents m/m | NZD | |
| Omdia Total Vehicle Sales | USD | |