New Zealand Labour Cost Index (QoQ) above forecasts (0.6%) in 2Q: Actual (0.7%)

Aug 5, 2026

New Zealand Dollar climbs ahead of NZ employment data

NZD/USD trades on the front foot near 0.5886 on Wednesday, advancing around 0.3% and building on the rebound that lifted the pair off the 0.5850 area.

New Zealand Labour Cost Index (QoQ) above forecasts (0.6%) in 2Q: Actual (0.7%)

New Zealand Dollar climbs ahead of NZ employment data

New Zealand Unemployment Rate above forecasts (5.4%) in 2Q: Actual (5.6%)