New Zealand Q1 2026 inflation: CPI q/q 0.9% (expected 0.8%) CPI 3.1% y/y (expected 2.9%)
This is just a data post. New Zealand Q1 consumer price index
+0.9% q/q (expected +0.8%, prior +0.6%)
+3.1% v ...
NZ business confidence slumps as Hormuz disruptions weigh on outlook and demand
NZ business confidence fell sharply in Q1 as Hormuz disruptions lifted uncertainty. Activity held steady but hiring a ...
Pakistan may announce US-Iran ceasefire extension of 2 weeks
Pakistan has reportedly urged both Washington and Tehran to prolong the ceasefire by a further two weeks, while local ...
investingLive Americas market news wrap: The market stays constructive on peace
Trump: My deal will be better than JCPOATrump: I’m winning the war by a lotTrump says ceasefire will end Wednes ...
Economic and event calendar in Asia Tuesday, April 21, 2026. New Zealand inflation data.
A couple of data points from New Zealand today. NZIER Survey of Business Opinion (Q1)
Westpac notes the Q1 NZIER ...
Trump: I’m winning the war by a lot
More from Trump:I’m winning a War, BY A LOT, things are going very well, our Military
has been amazing and, if yo ...
Trump: My deal will be better than JCPOA
Trump is out with a lengthy post on Truth Social:The DEAL that we are making with Iran will be FAR BETTER than the JC ...
Trump says ceasefire will end Wednesday, won’t open Strait until deal is signed
Trump says it’s ‘highly unlikely’ he will extend negotiations and that he won’t open the Stra ...
US-Iran talks are planned for Wednesday – report
The ceasefire is scheduled to end late today after 14 days but if talks are scheduled for Wednesday then presumably t ...
Iran positively reviewing participation in peace talks, no final decision taken – report
I don’t take this as a meaningful headline but oil prices are ticking lower on it. A US plane arrived in Islama ...
Canada March CPI +2.4% y/y vs +2.6% expected
Prior was +0.5%CPI m/m +0.9% vs +1.1% expectedPrior CPI m/m +0.5%Core measures:BOC core 2.5% vs 2.3% priorBOC core m/ ...
Iran reportedly willing to participate in second round of talks this week
The report cites two Pakistani officials in saying that “Iranian authorities have expressed willingness to send ...