New Zealand Food Price Index (MoM) climbed from previous 0.1% to 0.3% in August

Sep 18, 2026

Bank of Japan is expected to deliver a hawkish hike, pressured by rising inflation

The Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy meeting will close a week packed with central bank decisions on Friday, with markets particularly interested in confirming expectations of a hawkish shift that has boosted a strong Japanese Yen (JPY) recovery in September.

Australian Dollar finds a floor as Oil retreat loosens USD’s grip

The Australian Dollar recovered some ground versus the US Dollar on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision on Wednesday, which witnessed a 0.25% rate hike and paved the way for further tightening.