Economic calendar
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Wednesday 4 November 2026Today
NZD NZ Employment Change (q/q)Employment Change q/q Forecast 0.4%Previous 0.5%
- What it is
- The quarterly change in the number of employed people in New Zealand, published by Stats NZ.
- Why it matters
- The job market shows how healthy the economy is and affects inflation pressure, which the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) weighs when setting interest rates. It is usually an important release for the NZD.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast result usually supports the New Zealand dollar, as it may suggest the RBNZ is in less of a hurry to cut rates. A lower-than-forecast result tends to weigh on the NZD.
NZD NZ Unemployment RateUnemployment Rate Forecast 5.5%Previous 5.6%
- What it is
- The share of people actively looking for work compared with New Zealand's total labour force, published quarterly by Stats NZ.
- Why it matters
- It is a key job-market gauge that the RBNZ considers when deciding on interest rates, so it is usually an important release for the NZD.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. Here a lower number means a stronger job market, so a lower-than-forecast rate usually supports the NZD, while a higher-than-forecast rate tends to weigh on it. This is because the market may then expect the RBNZ to ease policy more.
Saturday 7 November 2026
NZD New Zealand Parliamentary ElectionsParliamentary Elections
- What it is
- A general election in which New Zealand voters choose members of Parliament, which determines which party or parties form the government.
- Why it matters
- The result can shape budget, tax and economic policy, so it affects investor confidence in the New Zealand dollar. It tends to matter more when the result is close.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets usually compare the outcome with expectations from polls and news. A clear result with policies the market views favourably may support the New Zealand dollar (NZD), while an unclear result or uncertainty often leads to volatility or weakness. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand sets rates independently, so the impact usually comes from sentiment rather than direct rate changes.
Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.