HiFX Data Update - NZ Q2 GDP Release
The NZ GDP for Q2 has just been released.
The GDP for Q2 came stronger than forecast (and as predicted by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern):
Adjusted GDP Q2/ Annual :
GDP +1.0% / +2.8% Consensus +0.8% / +2.5%
NZ GDP over the last 12 months has increased by 2.7%.
However, previous Y/Y GDP numbers were revised lower by 0.1% t% 2.6%.
Growth was broad-based, with 15 of 16 industries recording higher production. This stands in stark contrast to the dire business confidence figures.
The NZD is a higher in immediate response.
Here is the link to the Statistics NZ for this GDP release:
https://www.stats.govt.nz/news/broad-based-growth-as-gdp-rises-1-percent-in-june-quarter
Current indicative levels are:
NZDUSD
0.6625 / 0.6650
NZDAUD 0.91230 / 0.9155
NZDEUR
0.5675 / 0.5700
NZDGBP 0.5040 / 0.5065
NZDJPY
74.40 / 74.75
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