United States Redbook Index (YoY) fell from previous 8.3% to 7.6% in August 14

Aug 18, 2026

Brazilian Real: Fiscal risks point to weakness against US Dollar - Rabobank

Rabobank’s Mauricio Une and Renan Alves note softer United States (US) inflation and cooling labor data, giving the Federal Reserve (Fed) more time to assess policy.

New Zealand Dollar: Market overpricing RBNZ hikes – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights that foreign holdings of New Zealand government bonds rose to 58.9% in July 2026, while NZD/USD trades slightly above its 12‑month average.