Soft US inflation data sees markets price in two Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year. Gold rises and the US dollar falls as markets turn from trade talks. Subdued retail demand continues in New Zealand. India’s inflation is weaker than expected in May.

In our deep dive interview, ANZ Senior Economist Matthew Galt discusses what’s been driving New Zealand’s economy out of last year’s recession ahead of Q1 GDP data next week.

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