Monthly Archives: October 2025
New Zealand Dollar Plunges to Six-Month Low After RBNZ Surprise 50bps Cut
Written on October 14, 2025 at 5:52 am, by
Key Takeaways: *The central bank slashed its cash rate by 50 bps to 2.50%, double expectations, driving NZD/USD to a six-month low of 0.5738. *Policymakers cited sluggish consumer and business spending and projected economic contraction through mid-2025. *Dovish guidance and widening rate differentials signal sustained downside risk for the kiwi ahead of the November meeting.Continue Reading
Cryptocurrencies Experience Healthy Correction Amid Strong Macro Tailwinds
Written on October 14, 2025 at 5:52 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Bitcoin fell 2.3% and Ethereum dropped 2.5%, wiping out about 2% of total market value and triggering over $1.5 billion in liquidations. *Despite the decline, analysts see the move as a normal consolidation within a broader bullish trend supported by ETF inflows and Fed rate cut expectations. *Bitcoin’s $120,000 and Ethereum’s $4,300 levelsContinue Reading
Dollar Rises on Global Turmoil as Gold Hits Record Highs
Written on October 14, 2025 at 5:51 am, by
Key Takeaways: *The U.S. dollar strengthened as political instability in Europe and Japan drove safe-haven inflows, offsetting pressure from Washington’s prolonged government shutdown. *Fed cautious on rate cuts on an October easing, several Fed officials emphasized restraint, supporting yields and keeping the greenback resilient. *Gold breaks record highs for the first time, boosted by geopoliticalContinue Reading
