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title: "NZX 50 Jumps 1.3% at Finish"
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description: "The NZX 50 rose 1.3%, closing at 13,420, driven by gains in financials, healthcare, non-energy minerals, and logistics. This increase followed signals from New Zealand's central bank regarding potential policy adjustments to control inflation. The RBNZ maintained rates at 2.25%, with future hikes dependent on inflation and economic growth. Positive sentiment was also supported by a rise in U.S. futures and Wall Street's rebound. However, caution prevailed ahead of upcoming trade balance and retail sales data. Notable performers included AFT Pharmaceuticals, Chorus Ltd., EBOS Group, and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare."
datetime: "2026-02-19T03:59:23.000Z"
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# NZX 50 Jumps 1.3% at Finish

The NZX 50 surged 173 points, or 1.3%, to close at 13,420 on Thursday, extending momentum from the prior session as most sectors advanced, led by financials, healthcare, non-energy minerals, and logistics.

Traders added positions after New Zealand’s top central banker signaled readiness to adjust policy to bring inflation back within target.

The RBNZ kept rates steady at 2.25% Wednesday, noting hikes would only follow stronger inflationary pressures and economic growth.

A modest rise in U.S. futures also buoyed sentiment after Wall Street’s rebound on easing AI concerns and resilient data.

Meanwhile, January FOMC minutes showed participants expect tariff effects on core goods prices to fade this year, though views on rate paths remain mixed.

However, gains were capped by caution ahead of January trade balance data due Friday and Q4 retail sales next week.

Standouts included AFT Pharmaceuticals (3.1%), Chorus Ltd. (3.0%), EBOS Group (2.9%), and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (2.2%).

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