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New Zealand cuts rates 50 bps, kiwi tumbles as markets bet on more aggressive easing

New Zealand's central bank cut rates by 50 basis points to 4.75%, maintaining a restrictive policy despite target inflation. Market anticipates further easing amid a weak economy.

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Dollar holds on to 7-week highs as traders consider US rates outlook

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Take Five: Rate cuts and politics, say no more

The article discusses key upcoming events in global markets, including U.S. inflation data, Q3 earnings, French budget issues, and New Zealand's potential rate cuts amidst rising geopolitical tensions.

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Dollar poised for largest weekly gain since April, jobs report in focus

The dollar rises on safe-haven demand due to Middle East tensions, while U.S. job data awaits, affecting interest rate expectations and currency fluctuations.

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Dollar firm as war widens in Middle East

The dollar rose sharply amid Middle East tensions after an Iranian missile attack on Israel, prompting safety asset buying and affecting economic outlooks globally.

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HSBC sees RBNZ poised for 50bp rate cut in October

HSBC Global Research forecasts significant RBNZ interest rate cuts due to economic slowing, with expected reductions of 50 basis points in October and November.

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Yen steadies, dollar slips as China reaches for stimulus

The article discusses the impact of Japan's new prime minister on monetary policy, currency fluctuations, and investor sentiment amid economic conditions and upcoming data releases.

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Yen bounces back as veteran lawmaker Ishiba wins PM contest

The yen rebounds after Shigeru Ishiba's leadership victory in Japan, impacting rate hike outlooks, while Europe and U.S. markets react cautiously to inflation dynamics and policy expectations.

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Asian stocks defy Wall St selloff, charged by dogged China optimism

Asian stocks rise fueled by China's stimulus, despite global market downturns. Investors eye Fed speeches and inflation data while oil and gold prices fluctuate.

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New Zealand economy contracts in second quarter, leaving room for rate cuts

New Zealand's economy contracted 0.2% in Q2, prompting anticipated rate cuts by the RBNZ due to weak demand across several industries.