新西兰元保持在0.612美元左右，投资者期待周三新西兰储备银行的政策会议。人们普遍预计，央行将连续第七次会议将其官方现金利率保持在5.5%，政策制定者可能会重申，有必要在一段持续的时间内保持政策限制，以使通胀率回到1-3%的目标区间。上周，数据显示，该国2年期通胀预期在第二季度降至近三年来的最低水平，这加剧了人们对新西兰储备银行可能考虑在今年晚些时候降息的猜测。在外部，投资者等待本周美国联邦公开市场委员会会议记录的发布，以及几位美联储官员的讲话，以寻求有关美国利率走势的进一步线索。

The New Zealand dollar held around $0.612 as investors look forward to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s policy meeting on Wednesday. The central bank is widely expected to leave its official cash rate at 5.5% for the seventh consecutive meeting, and policymakers are likely to reiterate the need to keep policy restrictive for a sustained period to return inflation to its 1-3% target band. Last week, data showed that the country’s 2-year inflation expectations fell to their lowest level in almost three years during the second quarter, fueling speculation that the RBNZ might consider lowering rates later this year. Externally, investors awaited the release of US FOMC minutes this week, along with speeches from several Fed officials, for further clues on the US interest rate path.

周一，新西兰股市在早盘交易中下跌8点，跌幅近0.1%，连续第二个交易日下跌，因为在本周晚些时候新西兰储备银行做出利率决定之前，人们的警惕性有所提高。尽管有经济降温的迹象，但在通胀加剧的情况下，预计央行将保持其鹰派立场。许多经济学家认为，董事会将重申利率保持限制的必要性，以将通胀率控制在1%至3%的目标范围内。交易员们还谨慎地预计，今天晚些时候，主要贸易伙伴中国的关键贷款利率将于5月确定。美国期货的小幅上涨遏制了跌幅，尤其是在周五，在美联储本周最新会议记录之前，华尔街道琼斯指数首次突破40000点大关。耐用消费品、物流和运输业扰乱了该指数，权重股斐雪派克医疗保健受到抑制。同时，Meridian Energy有限公司（-0.8%）、Auckland Intl.（-1.6%）和Mercury NZ（-0.9%）出现亏损。

Shares in New Zealand lost 8 points or almost 0.1% in early deals on Monday, falling for the second session as vigilance grew ahead of an interest rate decision from the RBNZ later this week. The central bank is expected to maintain its hawkish stance amid elevated inflation despite signs of a cooling economy. Many economists believe the board will reiterate the need for rates to stay restrictive to bring inflation back within the target goal of 1 to 3%. Traders also cautiously anticipated the May fixing of key lending rates in top trading partner China later today. A modest rise in US futures capped the decline, notably after Wall Street's Dow Jones ended above the 40,000 mark for the first time Friday, ahead of minutes of the Fed's latest meeting this week. Consumer durables, logistics, and transport rattled the index, with heavyweight Fisher & Paykel Healthcare being subdued. Meantime, losses were seen for Meridian Energy Ltd. (-0.8%), Auckland Intl. (-1.6%), and Mercury NZ (-0.9%).

标准普尔/新西兰元50指数周五下跌0.24%，收于11700点，投资者等待新西兰储备银行下周的政策决定。路透社的一项民意调查显示，央行将保持其关键利率稳定，并至少保持到9月。在经济新闻方面，由于第一季度投入和产出价格高于预期，新西兰的生产者通胀率仍在上升。与此同时，在美国，几位美联储官员表示，即使通胀出现缓和迹象，利率可能也需要保持更长时间的高位，交易员们对近期货币政策路径进行了思考。在主要贸易伙伴中国，4月份工业生产增长超过预期，而零售额和固定资产投资增长低于预期。健康服务类股下跌，瑞曼医疗（-4.4%）和萨默塞特健康公司领跌。(-1.1%). 能源板块也下跌，即Meridian（-1.1%）、Contact energy（-1.7%）和Mercury NZ（-2.2%）。该指数本周下跌0.47%。

The S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.24% to close at 11,700 on Friday, as investors awaited the RBNZ's policy decision due next week. A Reuters poll revealed that the central bank would hold its key interest rate steady and be at a hold at least until September. In economic news, New Zealand’s producer inflation remained elevated, as input and output prices came in higher than expected in Q1. Meanwhile, in the US, traders pondered the near-term monetary policy path after several Fed officials suggested that interest rates may need to stay higher for longer even as inflation showed signs of easing. In key trading partner China, industrial production grew more than expected in April, while retail sales and fixed asset investment rose less than forecasts. Health services stocks dropped, led by Ryman Healthcare (-4.4%) and Summerset Hldgs. (-1.1%). The energy sector also fell, namely Meridian (-1.1%), Contact Energy (-1.7%), and Mercury NZ (-2.2%). The index was down 0.47% for the week.

新西兰元稳定在0.61美元附近，美元在经济报告喜忧参半后上涨。周四，美国数据显示，每周首次申请失业救济人数下降，房屋开工和建筑许可证令人失望，进出口价格涨幅超过预期，工业生产意外停滞。此外，克利夫兰联储主席梅斯特和里士满联储主席巴金的言论支持了美元，他们表示利率应该在更长时间内保持较高水平。在新西兰，生产者通胀率仍然上升，第一季度投入和产出价格的上涨幅度超过预期。交易员将密切关注下周的新西兰储备银行货币政策会议，预计会议将把关键利率保持在5.50%。

The New Zealand dollar steadied around $0.61 as the US dollar rose after mixed economic reports. On Thursday, US data showed that weekly initial jobless claims dropped, housing starts and building permits disappointed, import and export prices increased more than expected, and industrial production unexpectedly stalled. Also, comments from Cleveland Fed President Mester and Richmond Fed President Barkin, saying interest rates should stay higher for longer, supported the greenback. In New Zealand, producer inflation remained elevated, with input and output prices rising more than anticipated in the first quarter. Traders will keep an eye on the RBNZ monetary policy meeting next week, which is expected to hold its key interest rate at 5.50%.