Australian trade price data for the December quarter pointed to a notable improvement in the external backdrop, with export prices rebounding sharply and import prices rising unexpectedly, lifting Australia's terms of trade.
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Australia Import Price Index (QoQ) registered at 0.9% above expectations (-0.2%) in 4Q
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:30:02 -0500
Australia Export Price Index (QoQ) up to 3.2% in 4Q from previous -0.9%
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:30:02 -0500
New Zealand business confidence pulled back in January from December's 30-year high but remains historically strong, according to the latest ANZ Business Outlook survey, as activity indicators stayed elevated while inflation pressures showed signs of re-emerging.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:18:17 -0500
New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence: 64.1 (January) vs previous 73.6
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:00:03 -0500
Chancellor Friedrich Merz joined the head of Germany's main foreign trade association on Wednesday in voicing concern over the sharp weakening in the dollar, after it fell to a four-year low.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:14:21 -0500
Natural gas broke below key moving averages, confirming bearish momentum and opening the door to deeper retracement levels as sellers regain near-term control.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:13:16 -0500
As was widely expected, the FOMC held the fed funds rate steady at its January meeting. The statement and Chair Powell's press conference suggested that the Committee is finely balanced between worries about a gradually deteriorating labor market and still above-target inflation.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:11:58 -0500
The dollar snapped higher and Wall Street wobbled on Wednesday, but not before the S&P 500 broke above 7,000 points for the first time, after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold and flagged rising inflation risks.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:10:05 -0500
New Zealand Trade Balance NZD (YoY) dipped from previous $-2.06B to $-2.2B in December
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:59:05 -0500
New Zealand Trade Balance NZD (MoM) came in at $52M, above expectations ($30M) in December
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:58:59 -0500
New Zealand trade data December 2025. Just a data post.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:50:55 -0500
New Zealand Exports: $7.65B (December) vs $6.99B
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:45:02 -0500
New Zealand Imports rose from previous $7.15B to $7.6B in December
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:45:02 -0500
Brazil Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (15%)
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:31:30 -0500
You'll note below that the data agenda is lower-tier only. None of this lot is likely to move around financial markets too much upon release.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:12:46 -0500
Federal Reserve pauses, sees economy on firm footing
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:49:05 -0500
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in the post meeting press conference that the US economy expanded at a solid pace last year and is entering 2026 on “firm footing”. He added that monetary policy is “not on a preset course”, reiterating that future rate adjustments will depend on incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:36:00 -0500
This was one of those boring rate decisions where markets were confident that no actual moves would be announced today. Instead, the focus is on the nuance, like who would vote to cut rates or what Powell might say during the presser.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:05:12 -0500
Changes to the previous statement include a more robust outlook on employment and the economy – This could take out future cuts but for now participants are awaiting for Powell.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:46:31 -0500
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