S&P 500 — US Large Cap Index
FTSE 100 — UK Blue Chips
Euro Stoxx 50 — Eurozone Leaders
DAX 40 — German Equities
CAC 40 — French Market Index
Nikkei 225 — Japan Benchmark
Hang Seng — Hong Kong Index
Shanghai Composite — China Mainland
ASX 200 — Australian Market
TSX Composite — Canada Index
Nifty 50 — India Large Cap
STI Index — Singapore Market
KOSPI — South Korea Index
Bovespa — Brazil Equities
JSE Top 40 — South Africa Index
IPC Index — Mexico MarketThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand left its official cash rate unchanged at 2.25% at its April 2026 meeting, in line with expectations, keeping borrowing costs steady amid global uncertainty. The central bank noted that recent events in the Middle East have materially altered the outlook, with higher oil and fuel prices contributing to rising near-term inflation and weaker economic growth. While headline inflation is expected to remain at the top of the 1–3% target range in the March quarter and rise further in the near term, medium-term pressures are expected to be moderated by weak domestic demand and spare productive capacity. Economic momentum has softened, with higher fuel costs reducing household purchasing power, profit margins, and business investment. The Committee emphasized that future policy will focus on medium-term inflation, noting that core inflation, wage growth, and inflation expectations must remain contained.
