New Zealand’s Job Market Cooldown: Will a 5.3% Unemployment Rate Push the Kiwi Dollar Lower?
New Zealand’s latest employment figures have caught the attention of economists and forex traders worldwide. According to Stats NZ, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 5.3% in the September 2025 quarter, its highest level since 2016.
RBNZ Governor Hawkesby Set to Speak: Traders Brace for Clues on Policy Direction
On September 11, 2025, Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Christian Hawkesby will participate in a fireside chat at the Financial Services Council’s annual conference in Auckland.