New Zealand Central Bank Unexpectedly Holds Rates at 2.75%; SK Hynix Q3 Profit Soars

The RBNZ's split 4-3 hold is the telling detail: a one-vote margin signals genuine internal disagreement, which is why the currency and yields moved so hard rather than the decision itself. For rate-sensitive sectors and carry trades, the question is whether this marks the end of the easing cycle or a pause. Meanwhile, SK Hynix's profit surge and large shareholder return plan, paired with ChangXin's index inclusion, underline how concentrated Asian equity momentum has become in memory and semiconductor names. Whether that leadership broadens is worth watching.