The New Zealand Dollar is riding higher following a sharp recovery in market sentiment, driven by gains in Bitcoin after comments from Elon Musk lifted the crypto market.
The US Dollar, other top currencies, and key benchmarks – the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Treasury bonds and gold – are left adrift by an empty economic docket. Where will they default?
NZD/USD may be pressured if a volatile weekend for Bitcoin sours broader market sentiment. The RBNZ rate decision is in focus this week, following New Zealand retail sales data.