NZ dollar gains after weak Aussie inflation figures

NZ dollar gains after weak Aussie inflation figures
Jan. 23 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar firmed against the Australian dollar after a weaker-than-expected inflation report increased the chances of a an official interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia. The kiwi was at 79.78 Australian cents at 5pm, up from 79.53 Australian cents at 8am. The aussie dollar weakened on news that the headline consumers price index rose 0.2 percent to an annual rate or 2.2 percent, which was less than the 0.4 percent quarterly rise for an annual rate of 2.4 percent expected by traders. The nex...