New Zealand consumer confidence fell to 80.4 in Q2 New Zealand consumer confidence dropped to its lowest level since 2023, falling to 80.4 in the second quarter from 94.7 in the prior quarter. The decline in consumer sentiment is attributed to higher fuel and livin
Traders await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, keeping the New Zealand Dollar range-bound against a softer USD. The NZD/USD pair remains flat near 0.5830 as investors adopt a cautious stance before the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. A modestly weaker US Dollar prov
The auto parts retailer's board authorized a new $1.5 billion repurchase plan, bringing total buybacks to $42.2 billion since inception. AutoZone announced a new $1.5 billion share repurchase authorization, expanding its ongoing buyback program. The move raises total repur
API data shows a larger-than-expected draw, extending a nine-week decline totaling 52 million barrels. US crude oil inventories fell by 8.33 million barrels in the week ending June 12, exceeding analysts' expectations of a 4.5 million barrel draw. The decline follows a 9.1
Clearing arrears to foreign oil firms may accelerate investment in Egypt’s 93 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves. Egypt has repaid $6 billion in outstanding energy debts to international oil companies, removing a key obstacle to foreign investment. The move follows Wester
Miners need $50 billion to fund AI infrastructure projects Bitcoin miners are facing a significant funding gap as they pivot to AI infrastructure. The near-term funding gap is roughly $50 billion, with long-term capital needs of about $221 billion. The shift to AI i
Ethereum leads with 57.8% of tokenized asset value, while banks project the market could reach $8.2 trillion by 2030. The tokenized asset market has exceeded $43 billion, driven by growing institutional adoption of blockchain technology. Ethereum hosts the majority of the
May housing starts fell short of forecasts while crude prices declined over $4 on Iran supply resumption expectations. US housing starts reached 1.177 million in May, below the 1.430 million estimate, signaling a weaker-than-expected construction sector. Import prices rose
Unexpectedly large draw in private crude inventories sends Brent below $80 as geopolitical risk premium eases. Private inventory data revealed a larger-than-expected draw in crude oil stockpiles, surprising markets already adjusting to easing tensions in the Strait of Horm
The Reserve Bank of Australia held rates steady but signaled further tightening may be needed if inflation remains elevated. The Reserve Bank of Australia left its cash rate unchanged at 4.35% in June, matching market expectations. Governor Michele Bullock emphasized that
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