Escalating trade tensions and weaker-than-expected Chinese economic data contributed to a significant decline in the NZD/USD currency pair. US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China fueled risk-off sentiment, boosting the US dollar and pressuring the kiwi. Furthermore, China's Manufacturing PMI softened to 50.1 in January, raising concerns about the Chinese economy's health. The prospect of more rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) also weighed on the New Zealand dollar.
The NZD/USD currency pair experienced a notable decline, plummeting to 0.5545 during the early Asian trading session on Monday. This downward movement was primarily attributed to a confluence of factors, including escalating trade tensions and weaker-than-expected economic data from China. Tensions escalated as US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, slated to take effect on Tuesday.
The affected nations swiftly vowed retaliatory measures, while China indicated its intention to challenge the US tariffs at the World Trade Organization (WTO). This heightened uncertainty surrounding the global trade outlook fueled a risk-off sentiment, prompting investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets, such as the US dollar. As a result, the NZD/USD pair faced selling pressure, weakening considerably.Adding to the bearish momentum was the release of data from Caixin Insight Group and S&P Global, revealing that China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) softened to 50.1 in January, falling short of the anticipated 50.5 reading and the previous month's figure. This disappointing economic performance from China, a major trading partner of New Zealand, further dampened the outlook for the Kiwi. The prospect of additional interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) also weighed on the New Zealand dollar. Market expectations, in line with RBNZ guidance, point towards another 50 basis point (bps) rate reduction to 3.75% at the February 19 meeting, with the policy rate projected to reach a bottom of 3.00% over the next 12 months, according to BBH FX analysts.
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