NZD/USD trades at 0.5695 as US tariffs and RBNZ rate cut expectations pressure NZD; GDP data awaited.
The IRS will close 120+ taxpayer assistance offices to improve efficiency under the Trump administration’s plan.
Australia’s private capital expenditure fell 0.2% in Q4, missing expectations, signaling business investment challenges and caution.
April 2 set as baseline for tariffs; Chinese vehicles banned; U.S. weighs European tariffs amid trade tensions.
EUR/USD falls 0.25% after Trump’s tariff threats; key US data and inflation reports anticipated this week.
Seven & i explored a management buyout after a $47 billion bid, but Itochu withdrew over synergy concerns.
GBP/USD hit a 10-week high above 1.2700 but retreated amid negative risk sentiment and trade tensions.
Yen strengthens to 149 per dollar as Japan’s GDP grows, inflation rises, and interest rate hikes loom.
Nvidia’s Q4 revenue hit $39.3 billion, net income rose, Blackwell chip sales soared, but competition and trade restrictions pose challenges.
RBA Deputy Governor Hauser stresses inflation progress, citing labour market challenges, during parliamentary and Bloomberg discussions.
