This index measures the monthly change in prices for a basket of commodities relevant to New Zealand's economy.
Releases at
02:00
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 02:00
Commodity prices can influence inflation and export revenues, especially for countries like New Zealand that rely heavily on commodity exports.
Central banks and investors watch commodity price trends to gauge inflationary pressures and economic health, which can affect monetary policy decisions.
While this index has low importance compared to other economic indicators, significant changes can still impact currency and commodity-linked assets.
May signal rising inflation and stronger export revenues, potentially supporting the New Zealand dollar.
Could indicate weaker inflation pressures and export earnings, possibly weighing on the New Zealand dollar.
Likely to have minimal immediate impact on markets as it confirms current economic outlooks.