New Zealand Import Prices QoQ (Q4) Q/Q 1.5% vs. Exp. 0.8% (Prev. 0.5%, Low. -0.5%, High. 1.5%)

New Zealand's import prices rose by 1.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q4, significantly exceeding expectations of 0.8%, which may point to stronger-than-anticipated demand pressures. This uptick suggests upward inflationary pressures that could influence the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's policy stance, impacting both the NZD and broader currency markets during the Asian and US sessions.