The Westpac Consumer Sentiment Index rose by 12.8% in October to 103.8%, marking the first positive reading for the index since February 2022. The positivity rate has significantly increased, reaching [...]

November has seen surprising events unfold in the financial markets. Instead of rising after weak labor market data from alternative sources, EUR/USD maintained its resilience. After winning the midterm elections, [...]

The labor market data for the third quarter were very close to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's (RBNZ) August forecast, and the results suggest the New Zealand economy's readiness [...]