Asia Market Movers: Fed's Powell doesn't comment on the economy in prepared remarks

Tuesday, 02 Dec, 2025 Central Banks Fed's Powell doesn't comment on the economy in prepared remarks Powell was scheduled to speak in an hour but the comments are out and they're not about monetary policy or the economy. ...as you were. News Australian October building approvals -6.4% vs +4.5% expected Prior was +12.0% Private house approvals -2.1% vs +4.0% prior Approvals y/y +5.6% vs +12.4% prior The yearly number offers a bit more of a true view as the monthly numbers (as shown) are really bounci Learn more News Australian posts largest current account deficit since 2016 Prior was -13.7B (revised to -16.15B) Net exports contribution -0.% vs -0.1% expected Goods and Services Balance: +$2.49bn vs +$2.78bn prior Net Primary Income: -$18.69bn vs -$18.99bn prior. Terms of News UK BRC shop price index +0.6% y/y vs 1.0% prior Annual shop price inflation up 0.6% y/y Food -3.0% with fresh food prices falling the most since 2020 Non-food items -0.6% This report tracks price changes for around 500 of the most commonly bought p News How do the Black Friday sales numbers look American Black Friday sales numbers were released from the usual suspects earlier on Monday. Mastercard SpendingPulse estimated that Black Friday retail sales ex-autos were +4.1% y/y, accelerating fro News investingLive Americas FX news wrap 1 Dec The USDJPY is the big mover.ISM weaker than exp. Major US stock indices snap their 5-day win streak RBNZ Gov Breman: Key focus is to stay laser focused on core mandate Crude oil futures settle at $59.32 ECB's Kocher: ECB should keep enough powder dr Central Banks Breman: Recent rate cuts will improve growth in New Zealand It is important for RBNZ to have a strong global network Ideally would want less substantial swings in house prices over time Will discuss being more transparent around how members vote Nothing ground News New Zealand Q3 terms of trade Q/Q -2.1% vs +0.5% expected Prior was +4.1% Export volumes +3.4% vs -3.7% prior Import prices +0.5% vs +1.0% expected Export prices -1.6% vs +0.9% expected That's good news on import prices as it will keep the pressure off the R Learn more News New Zealand and Australian data highlights the Asia-Pacific calendar Happy Tuesday as we kick off Asia-Pacific trading. Eamonn is away today and tomorrow so I will be sitting in. I was in London last week at the Finance Magnates London Summit and met up with loads of t

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