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Kiwi Loses Ground Ahead Of RBNZ Monetary Policy Decision

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The kiwi dollar underperforms ahead of the RBNZ's Monetary Policy Statement, with the Committee expected to raise the OCR by half a percentage point. NZD/USD overnight implied volatility remains elevated, last sits at ~23%, with the spot rate shedding 27 pips thus far.

  • Renewed demand for safer currencies props up the yen and U.S. dollar, as e-mini futures have trimmed their initial gains.
  • Sterling finds poise after its poor showing Tuesday, when the currency took a hit from weak local PMI readings.
  • Final German GDP & flash U.S. durable goods orders will take focus later in the day. The central bank speaker slate is tightly packed and dominated by ECB members.

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