S&P 500 — US Large Cap Index
FTSE 100 — UK Blue Chips
Euro Stoxx 50 — Eurozone Leaders
DAX 40 — German Equities
CAC 40 — French Market Index
Nikkei 225 — Japan Benchmark
Hang Seng — Hong Kong Index
Shanghai Composite — China Mainland
ASX 200 — Australian Market
TSX Composite — Canada Index
Nifty 50 — India Large Cap
STI Index — Singapore Market
KOSPI — South Korea Index
Bovespa — Brazil Equities
JSE Top 40 — South Africa Index
IPC Index — Mexico MarketHSBC Global Research expects New Zealand Dollar (NZD) to stay under pressure versus USD in coming weeks, even as markets price further Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) tightening over 12 months. The 8 April RBNZ meeting is expected to leave rates at 2.25%, with higher Oil and gas prices lifting local yields. Unless the RBNZ surprises hawkishly, NZD/USD is seen remaining weak.
RBNZ outlook and Oil drive Kiwi
“The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will meet on 8 April, and markets expect the policy rate to hold at 2.25% (Bloomberg, 25 March 2026).”
“However, the yield curve now reflects additional expected RBNZ hikes over the next 12 months, driven by higher oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict.”
“New Zealand rates have risen relative to Australian rates, supporting NZD strength vs AUD.”
“Unless the RBNZ delivers an unexpectedly hawkish outcome, the NZD is likely to remain under pressure in the coming weeks.”
