RBNZ cut rates, but strong Australian inflation lifted the AUD, while the NZD also jumped. Asian and European stocks extended gains, boosted by US rate cut hopes and Ukraine peace talks, ahead of the UK Budget. Gold hit a two-week high on a weaker dollar, and oil prices rose slightly. The Fed's Beige Book is due later today.
26-11-2025 08:29 GMT
by Zain Vawda