NZDUSDNew Zealand Dollar vs US DollarPEPPERSTONE:NZDUSDShavyfxhub1. New Zealand 10-Year Bond Yield As of June 6, 2025, the New Zealand 10-year government bond yield is approximately 4.58% to 4.64%, with a recent slight increase to 4.64% on June 6, 2025. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) official cash rate stands at 3.25% as of early June 2025, following cuts from 3.50% in May. Bond yields reflect inflation expectations, economic outlook, and monetary policy stance. 2. United States 10-Year Bond Yield 4.5% 3. Interest Rate Differential The 10-year bond yield differential (NZ minus US) is roughly: 4.6%(NZ)−4.5%(US)≈+0.1% This small positive differential indicates New Zealand bonds yield slightly more than US bonds, offering a modest carry advantage for NZD over USD The current Federal Reserve (Fed) policy interest rate target range is 4.25% to 4.50%, a level that has been maintained since December 18, 2024. The Fed has held rates steady through its meetings so far in 2025, including the most recent one in May. The next Fed interest rate decision is scheduled for June 18, 2025, with the announcement expected at 6:00 PM UTC (2:00 PM ET), followed by a press conference by Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The policy rate differential favors the US slightly, with the Fed’s rate around 4.25 TO 4.5%% and RBNZ’s at 3.25%–3.50%, reflecting the recent easing by New Zealand. 4. Carry Trade Advantage The carry trade incentive for NZD/USD is modest due to the small yield differential. Investors borrowing in USD to invest in NZD assets gain a slight positive yield spread from the 10-year bond yields but face currency risk and potential volatility. The carry advantage is limited by RBNZ’s recent rate cuts and the Fed’s relatively higher policy rates. Conclusion The NZD/USD 10-year bond yield differential currently offers a small carry advantage to NZD, but this is tempered by the policy rate differential favoring the USD due to recent RBNZ easing. The carry trade appeal for NZD/USD is therefore limited in June 2025, with currency movements likely influenced more by economic data, risk sentiment, and central bank guidance than pure yield spreads. #NZDUSD