New Zealand Consumer Price Index (YoY) above expectations (2.3%) in 1Q: Actual (2.5%)

Apr 17, 2025

Gold price soars to fresh record high as trade tensions sink US Dollar

Gold price extended its record streak for the third time in the week as the Greenback weakened due to tensions between China and the US related to trade policies. These tensions are increasing the appeal of safety assets like precious metals.

New Zealand’s CPI inflation rises to 2.5% YoY in Q1 vs. 2.3% expected

New Zealand’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.5% YoY in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, compared with the 2.2% increase seen in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the latest data published by Statistics New Zealand on Thursday.