But first up today there was another dairy auction overnight and that brought a surprise lift in prices - not major, but unexpected. The Indonesian central bank reviewed its policy rate and monetary settings overnight and left that key rate unchanged at 5.75%. The recent improvement in economic sentiment in Germany is still there but it is less in the latest ZEW survey. The bitcoin price is firmer today, now back at US$30,178 and up +2.3% from this time yesterday. The easiest place to stay up with event risk today is by following our Economic Calendar here ».

Source: New Zealand Herald April 18, 2023 20:51 UTC