The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) extended its decline from 0.4925 (2.0300) Friday against the British Pound (GBP) reaching 0.4860 (2.0570) in late Monday trading. A pullback in risk sentiment was the main reason amid weaker than expected NZ September Manufacturing data. Despite UK inflation outlook being downgraded the GBP still managed to make gains on the kiwi. Into Tuesday we have seen the NZD bounce back post buoyant overnight equities. This week’s docket has NZ GDP and the Bank of England cash rate expected to remain at 5.25%
The current interbank midrate is: NZDGBP 0.4874 GBPNZD 2.0517
The interbank range this week has been: NZDGBP 0.4860- 0.4887 GBPNZD 2.0461- 2.0576