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July 1, 2026

New Zealand Morning Focus

Daily UpdateCommoditiesEquitiesFXEnergy

Global markets rallied as positive US economic data boosted equities and raised bond yields. Meanwhile, slowing inflation across Europe is tempering expectations for further ECB rate hikes.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Global equity markets and bond yields moved higher following resilient US economic data.
  • 2.US JOLTS report and labor market conditions suggest a 'low hire, low fire' environment, supporting the case for a Federal Reserve hold.
  • 3.Euro area inflation data for June came in below expectations, cooling the case for further ECB rate hikes.

Table of Contents

  • Highlights
  • Data and events today
  • Financial markets
  • Global markets overview
  • Key data and events
  • Key themes and views
  • Market snapshot (07:15 NZ Time)
  • Key data releases
  • What's ahead today

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Authors

Matt DillySharon ZollnerHenry Russell

Securities

S&P 500WTI Oil

Themes

Disinflationary trendsLabor market stabilization

Regions

GlobalEuropeUnited StatesNew ZealandAustralia