Economic calendar in Asia 21 October 2025 - New Zealand data

Effective December 1, Canada's Energy Regulator is introducing new exemption orders to streamline approvals for negligible-risk oil and gas projects, such as adding storage facilities to already authorised sites.

A $20 billion private bank loan to support Argentina's President Milei is stalled as lenders, including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, demand a U.S. Treasury backstop before lending to the "virtually-bankrupt" nation.

FHFA Director William Pulte confirmed the Trump administration is "opportunistically evaluating" a public offering for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, potentially by end-2025, to finally end their 2008-era government conservatorship.

Despite a 2.6% rise in September tax collections, Germany's finance ministry has warned that weak economic momentum, highlighted by falling exports and stagnant growth, will limit future revenue. 😟

The US Treasury proposes additional tariffs of up to 100% on Nicaragua. Trump proposes restricting CAFTA-DR benefits to Nicaragua.

New Zealand September trade balance -1355mn NZD (prior -1185mn)

AUD/USD - analysts nominate 0.6420 level as the one to watch. Standard Chartered on RBA repricing after the soft jobs report last week.