Last week Statistics New Zealand released the consumer price index figures.
Blogs
Japanese Yen Gains Territory Despite Troubling Data
On its latest monetary policy statement, the Bank of Japan decided to leave the cash rates unchanged at -0.1 percent, by a 7-2 majority vote
The Yuan Advances as China's Economic Prospects Improve
Last week ended up bringing positive data and good news for the yuan traders.
Canadian Dollar Recovers After a Week of Losses
Last week the oil futures market saw December's rally effectively fade, despite being aided by the increasing tensions between the United States and Iran and the fears regarding a potential supply disruption in the market.
Brexit, Meet Reality…
The EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB) passed its third reading in the Commons last night. It will now be considered by the Lords, but even if they decide to try to amend it, with the size of the government’s majority in the Commons, the amendments will be rejected.
Middle East Crisis Defuses?
Just under a week ago, President Donald Trump authorised a drone strike near Bagdad airport which killed a senior Iranian general, Qaseem Suleimani.
Travellex Hit By Ransomware
Travellex is one of the world’s largest foreign exchange companies firms and has some 800 retail branches based in 26 countries
Geopolitical Tensions Send Oil Prices Higher
The repercussions of the US President’s decision to order a drone strike to kill a senior Iranian General near Bagdad airport are starting to be felt.
Oil Rally is Fading Despite Belligerent Rhetoric
Last week the United States army assassinated Iranian leader Qasem Soleimani, who was the commander of the Quds force and a major general in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Snakes And Ladders
The first full trading session of the 2020s got off to a positive start, but many investors will have extended their end of year holidays