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NZD/USD gains ground to near 0.5750 on softer Iran rhetoric
The NZD/USD pair attracts some buyers near 0.5755 during the early European session on Friday. However, the upside for the pair might be limited in the near term after positive US economic data push out expectations for rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. Data released on Thursday showed that US Initial claims for unemployment benefits declined 9,000.
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EUR/USD: Fed uncertainty and geopolitical turmoil behind dull trading Premium
The EUR/USD pair fell to a fresh January low of 1.1593, closing the week a handful of pips above the 1.1600 mark. Sellers defended the upside at around the 1.1700 level for a second consecutive week, despite broad US Dollar (USD) weakness.
GBP/USD: Pound Sterling remains under pressure against US Dollar Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) started off the week on a firm footing against the US Dollar (USD) and jumped to 1.3486 on Monday, following criminal charges against Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell over cost overrun in the reconstruction of Washington’s headquarters.
Gold: Fed cut bets, geopolitical tensions underpin bullish impulse Premium
Gold (XAU/USD) extended its positive performance this week, at some point hitting all-time tops just above the $4,640 mark per troy ounce. Since then, the yellow metal seems to have entered a corrective mood, attempting at the same time some consolidation in the upper end of the range.
Bitcoin: BTC bulls remain strong amid institutional demand, risk-on sentiment improves
Bitcoin (BTC) price holds above $95,500 at the time of writing on Friday after rallying more than so far 5% this week. The rising institutional and corporate demand supports the bullish price action in BTC.
US Dollar: Recovery gathers extra momentum Premium
It was another constructive week for the US Dollar (USD), with the US Dollar Index (DXY) extending its steady climb and remaining firmly on the front foot so far this year. Indeed, the DXY pushed decisively back above the 99.00 mark, doing so with a fair degree of conviction.
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INFLUENTIAL INSTITUTIONS AND PEOPLE FOR THE NZD/USD
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is New Zealand's central bank. Its primary role is to “give people, communities and businesses the confidence to spend, borrow and save money” by maintaining a sound and efficient monetary and financial system. The RBNZ achieves this by managing inflation to keep prices stable, regulating banks and finance companies, producing New Zealand’s banknotes and coins and operating effective wholesale payment and settlement systems.
The official website, on X and YouTubeThe Federal Reserve (Fed)
The Federal Reserve (Fed) is the central bank of the United States (US) and it has two main targets: to maintain the unemployment rate at its lowest possible levels and to keep inflation around 2%. The Federal Reserve System's structure is composed of the presidentially appointed Board of Governors and the partially appointed Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The FOMC organizes eight scheduled meetings in a year to review economic and financial conditions. It also determines the appropriate stance of monetary policy and assesses the risks to its long-run goals of price stability and sustainable economic growth.
Fed official website, on X and FacebookRBNZ Governor Anna Breman
Anna Breman was appointed as Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Governor in December 2025 for a five-year term ending in November 2030. Breman had previously served as First Deputy Governor of the central bank of Sweden (Riksbank). She holds a PhD in Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics and has previously served as the group chief economist and global head of macro research at Swedbank. She has also worked at the Swedish Ministry of Finance and at the World Bank.
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About NZD/USD
The pair indicates how many US Dollars (USD) are required to purchase one New Zealand Dollar (NZD). Often seen as a minor currency, its relevance stems from New Zealand’s strong commercial ties with its neighbor, Australia, and China. The New Zealand Dollar is commonly referred to as 'the Kiwi', named after the bird that symbolizes New Zealand.