New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday, the nationwide lockdown will be extended until midnight on Friday.
Key quotes
“Don't believe the peak of the outbreak has been reached yet.”
“Auckland lockdown extended until midnight 31 August.”
“With Delta, more certainty is needed.”-
“Parliament is temporarily suspended for a week.”
Market reaction
NZD/USD has eased off daily highs at 0.6856 on the above comments, now trading at 0.6836, still adding 0.19% on the day.
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