NZD

RBNZ Assistant Governor Silk says the cash rate needs to stay on hold for an extended time

New Zealand data - May consumer confidence 79.2 (prior 79.3)

Reserve Bank of New Zealand confirms it'll ease loan to value restrictions from June 1

New Zealand dollar probes to find a bottom but support is tough to find

• NZD/USD falls below the range

NZDUSD falls below key swing area. Seller adds to their control.

• Swing area between 0.60589 and 0.60844

NZD/USD looks for downside break in fall to lowest levels this year

• The RBNZ signal to stop rate hikes has been a key catalyst this week

Westpac see potential for an RBNZ cash rate hike in August

RBNZ Governor Orr says NZ rates are restrictive, well above neutral

NZDUSD Technical Analysis

• The RBNZ sends the NZD/USD lower as it signals a pause.

Kiwi the laggard as RBNZ hints at end to rate hikes

• The NZD is the biggest mover in the major currencies space so far today

RBNZ Governor Orr says its been a long battle, the latest data is satisfactory

RBNZ Governor Orr Monetary policy media conference - live link

RBNZ minutes indicate a split decision on rate hike

RBNZ says that Businesses reporting lack of demand the main constraint on activity

NZD marked significantly lower following the RBNZ 25bp rate hike