After more than six years of negotiations, more than a dozen countries in Asia Pacific are now aiming to sign what would be the world’s largest trade agreement in 2020.
New Zealand
ANALYSTS: NEW ZEALAND SHOOTING SENT GOLD PRICE HIGHER
The attacks over in New Zealand has stunned the markets; Investors are seeking shelter under safe haven assets.
Dollar Pressured as Fed Officials Caution about Global Growth, Yen Firms
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – The U.S. currency has enjoyed a strong run this year thanks to the Fed’s steady policy tightening on the back of a robust economy and rising wage pressures. A fourth rate hike for this year is expected next month and policy makers had indicated two more by June 2019.
Big Week Ahead for Central Banks in Australia and New Zealand
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) both meet this week
✅ RBA on Tuesday 6 August 2018 (statement at 0130GMT)
✅ RBNZ on Thursday 9 August (statement on Wednesday 8 August at 2100GMT)
Bitcoin Looks like Bubble, New Zealand’s Central Banker Warns
Gold Silver Reports – Bitcoin spectacular gains look like a speculative bubble and the cryptocurrency is too unstable to be useful in the future, New Zealand’s central banker said.