Select Language

NZD/USD holds above 0.5900 on upbeat Chinese PMI data

Breaking news

NZD/USD holds above 0.5900 on upbeat Chinese PMI data

  • X
  • facebook
  • LINE
  • RSS

  • X
  • facebook
  • LINE
  • RSS
New update 2025.09.02 10:14
NZD/USD holds above 0.5900 on upbeat Chinese PMI data

update 2025.09.02 10:14

  • NZD/USD posts modest gains around 0.5905 in Tuesday's early Asian session.
  • Markets expect the Fed to cut the interest rate in the September meeting.
  • China's August Caixin Manufacturing PMI supports the New Zealand Dollar. 

The NZD/USD pair trades in positive territory near 0.5905 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The upbeat China's August Caixin Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report provides some support to the Kiwi. Traders await the US August ISM Manufacturing PMI report, which is due later on Tuesday. 

The US Commerce Department noted on Friday that US inflation, as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), rose in July, indicating that US President Donald Trump's tariffs are working their way through the US economy. However, markets expect the Federal Reserve (Fed) to resume lowering its benchmark interest rate this month. This, in turn, might drag the US Dollar (USD) lower and create a tailwind for the pair.

China's Manufacturing PMI rose to 50.5 in August from 49.5 in July, according to Caixin Insight Group on Monday. This figure came in better than the estimation of 49.5. This encouraging China PMI report underpins the China-proxy Kiwi, as China is a major trading partner of New Zealand. 

Meanwhile, trade uncertainty might cap the New Zealand Dollar's (NZD) upside. Traders will closely monitor the developments surrounding US tariffs. On Friday, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a ruling that the sweeping tariffs the US President Donald Trump unilaterally imposed on most other countries were illegal. 

The decision impacts Trump's so-called "reciprocal" tariffs on most nations across the globe, including additional levies placed on China, Mexico, and Canada.

New Zealand Dollar FAQs

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD), also known as the Kiwi, is a well-known traded currency among investors. Its value is broadly determined by the health of the New Zealand economy and the country's central bank policy. Still, there are some unique particularities that also can make NZD move. The performance of the Chinese economy tends to move the Kiwi because China is New Zealand's biggest trading partner. Bad news for the Chinese economy likely means less New Zealand exports to the country, hitting the economy and thus its currency. Another factor moving NZD is dairy prices as the dairy industry is New Zealand's main export. High dairy prices boost export income, contributing positively to the economy and thus to the NZD.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) aims to achieve and maintain an inflation rate between 1% and 3% over the medium term, with a focus to keep it near the 2% mid-point. To this end, the bank sets an appropriate level of interest rates. When inflation is too high, the RBNZ will increase interest rates to cool the economy, but the move will also make bond yields higher, increasing investors' appeal to invest in the country and thus boosting NZD. On the contrary, lower interest rates tend to weaken NZD. The so-called rate differential, or how rates in New Zealand are or are expected to be compared to the ones set by the US Federal Reserve, can also play a key role in moving the NZD/USD pair.

Macroeconomic data releases in New Zealand are key to assess the state of the economy and can impact the New Zealand Dollar's (NZD) valuation. A strong economy, based on high economic growth, low unemployment and high confidence is good for NZD. High economic growth attracts foreign investment and may encourage the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to increase interest rates, if this economic strength comes together with elevated inflation. Conversely, if economic data is weak, NZD is likely to depreciate.

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) tends to strengthen during risk-on periods, or when investors perceive that broader market risks are low and are optimistic about growth. This tends to lead to a more favorable outlook for commodities and so-called 'commodity currencies' such as the Kiwi. Conversely, NZD tends to weaken at times of market turbulence or economic uncertainty as investors tend to sell higher-risk assets and flee to the more-stable safe havens.


Date

Created

 : 2025.09.02

Update

Last updated

 : 2025.09.02

Related articles


Show more

FXStreet

Financial media

arrow
FXStreet

FXStreet is a forex information website, delivering market analysis and news articles 24/7.
It features a number of articles contributed by well-known analysts, in addition to the ones by its editorial team.
Founded in 2000 by Francesc Riverola, a Spanish economist, it has grown to become a world-renowned information website.

Was this article helpful?

We hope you find this article useful. Any comments or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.  
We are also looking for writers with extensive experience in forex and crypto to join us.

please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for your feedback.
Thank you for your feedback.

Most viewed

USD/JPY: Overbought conditions may limit gains to 149.15 - UOB Group

US Dollar (USD) could strengthen further; overbought conditions may limit gains to 149.15. In the longer run, outlook for USD is positive; it remains to be seen if it can maintain the rapid pace of advance. The level to watch is 149.55, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
New
update2025.09.03 18:57

AUD/USD crawls above 0.6525 on upbeat Australia's GDP, easing risk aversion

The Australian Dollar has turned positive on the daily charts after bouncing from the 0.6500 area and is trading near daily highs, at the 0.6525 area, favoured by strong Australian GDP data and easing concerns about the fiscal deficits.
New
update2025.09.03 18:40

NZD/USD: May test the support at 0.5830 before stabilization - UOB Group

New Zealand Dollar (NZD) may test the support at 0.5830 before stabilization can be expected; a clear break below this level is unlikely. In the longer run, NZD is likely to trade in a range of 0.5800/0.5900, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
New
update2025.09.03 18:36

USD/CNH: Rebound meets resistance - OCBC

USD/CNH was a touch firmer for a 3rd consecutive session this week, tracking USD/CNY fix which was set higher again - today at 7.1108 vs 7.1089 on Tuesday and 7.1072 on Monday vs. 7.1030 last Friday. Pair was last at 7.1451, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
New
update2025.09.03 18:31

Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data.
New
update2025.09.03 18:30

AUD/USD: Likely to trade in a range of 0.6480/0.6540 - UOB Group

Instead of continuing to decline, Australian Dollar (AUD) is more likely to trade in a range of 0.6480/0.6540. In the longer run, AUD is expected to trade in a range, most likely between 0.6460 and 0.6560, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
New
update2025.09.03 18:20

DXY: JOLTS Job openings today - OCBC

US Dollar (USD) rose overnight but range remains confined to recent levels. DXY last at 98.28 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
New
update2025.09.03 18:17

USD/CHF hovers around 0.8050 as traders adopt caution ahead of Fed Beige Book

USD/CHF struggles after two days of gains, trading around 0.8040 during the European hours on Wednesday. The pair receives downward pressure as the US Dollar (USD) faces challenges amid rising odds of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) delivering interest rate cut in September.
New
update2025.09.03 18:16

UK's Reeves: Britain's economy is not broken

UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday that "Britain's economy is not broken."
New
update2025.09.03 18:13

USD: Dollar rally may be unwound - ING

Yesterday's dollar rally lacked a clear catalyst beyond the selloff in global long-dated bonds - including the high-profile UK gilts. Rising debt concerns outside the US may have triggered some unwinding of abundant USD longs.
New
update2025.09.03 18:09

Disclaimer:arw

All information and content provided on this website is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to solicit any investment. Although all efforts are made in order to ensure that the information is correct, no guarantee is provided for the accuracy of any content on this website. Any decision made shall be the responsibility of the investor and Myforex does not take any responsibility whatsoever regarding the use of any information provided herein.

The content provided on this website belongs to Myforex and, where stated, the relevant licensors. All rights are reserved by Myforex and the relevant licensors, and no content of this website, whether in full or in part, shall be copied or displayed elsewhere without the explicit written permission of the relevant copyright holder. If you wish to use any part of the content provided on this website, please ensure that you contact Myforex.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LINE

Myforex uses cookies to improve the convenience and functionality of this website. This website may include cookies not only by us but also by third parties (advertisers, log analysts, etc.) for the purpose of tracking the activities of users. Cookie policy

I agree
share
Share
Cancel