New Zealand Employment Change QoQ (Q1) Q/Q 0.2% vs. Exp. 0.3% (Prev. 0.5%)

The New Zealand employment change for Q1 came in at 0.2%, slightly below expectations of 0.3% and down from the previous 0.5%.

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New Zealand Employment Change QoQ (Q1) Q/Q 0.2% vs. Exp. 0.3% (Prev. 0.5%)

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[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures open mixed (ES +8 points, NQ +120 points); T-Note futures -1+ ticks; WTI futures +USD 0.40/bbl; Spot XAU U/C

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This marginal miss may signal a weakening labor market, which could have implications for future monetary policy and may weigh on the NZD as traders reassess growth prospects in the region.

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