New Zealand January trade balance NZD -1.95bn (prior -636m)

Exports down m/m and imports up m/m, ballooning out the trade deficit compared with December.

This snapshot from the ForexLive economic data calendar, access it here.

NZD/USD is barely moved on the data, the focus is on the upcoming Reserve Bank of New Zealand policy decision:

due at 0100 GMT, which is 8pm US Eastern time. Previews:

• RBNZ Shadow Board recommend +50bp interest rate hike this week at monetary policy meeting

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• Reserve Bank of New Zealand policy decision due mid-week. Preview & NZD implications.

• Reserve Bank of New Zealand rate decision on Wednesday. What levels are in play for NZDUSD