新西兰基准标准普尔/NZX 50指数周三微涨0.05%，收于13409点，连续第四天上涨。当地市场从华尔街的积极领先中得到启示，周二，美国主要股市在强劲的企业盈利和人工智能热情的推动下收于历史新高，而投资者则在等待美联储今天晚些时候的利率决定。对美国和中国即将达成贸易协议的日益乐观情绪也支撑了全球情绪。其中，老年护理服务提供商Ryman（+1.8%）和大洋洲（+1.3%）以及新西兰航空公司（+1.7%）涨幅较大。矿业类股也大幅上涨，新塔利斯曼黄金上涨17.0%，桑塔纳矿业上涨5.3%。然而，Vista Group（-3.9%）、奥克兰国际机场（-0.7%）和Precinct Properties（-0.8%）的跌幅限制了更广泛的市场上涨。

New Zealand’s benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index inched up 0.05% to close at 13,409 on Wednesday, marking its fourth straight day of gains. The local market took cues from a positive lead on Wall Street, where major US equities finished at record highs on Tuesday, buoyed by strong corporate earnings and AI enthusiasm, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s rate decision due later today. Global sentiment was also supported by growing optimism that the US and China are nearing a trade deal. Among the notable gainers were aged-care providers Ryman (+1.8%) and Oceania (+1.3%), alongside Air New Zealand (+1.7%). Mining-related stocks also saw sharp gains, with New Talisman Gold jumping 17.0% and Santana Minerals adding 5.3%. However, the broader market advance was capped by losses in Vista Group (-3.9%), Auckland Intl Airport (-0.7%), and Precinct Properties (-0.8%).

新西兰储备银行行长霍克斯比表示，央行完全独立至关重要。新西兰央行行长克里斯蒂安·霍克斯比周三表示，人们不需要看太远就能看到央行的独立性在全球范围内受到攻击，这些银行制定政策的独立性仍然至关重要。

RBNZ Governor Hawkesby says it is crucial central banks have full independence.New Zealand central bank Governor Christian Hawkesby said on Wednesday that people did not need to look far to see central bank independence under attack around the globe and that the independence of these banks to set policy remains crucial.

新西兰储备银行的霍克斯比：央行拥有完全的运营独立性至关重要。新西兰储备银行的霍克斯比：央行拥有完全的运营独立性至关重要

RBNZ's Hawkesby: It is crucial that central bank has full operational independence.RBNZ's Hawkesby: It is crucial that central bank has full operational independence

周三早盘，新西兰元50指数上涨43点，涨幅0.3%，至13445点，连续第四个交易日上涨。该指数追踪了周二华尔街的反弹，这得益于强劲的企业盈利、持续的人工智能热情以及对美联储今天降息的预期。该指数触及两周多来的最高水平，主要受材料、医疗保健、科技股和消费必需品的推动。对美中潜在贸易协议的希望也提振了市场情绪。交易员们等待新西兰储备银行金融市场总监就货币政策向金融状况的传导发表演讲。投资者还预计新西兰10月商业信心数据以及新西兰最大贸易伙伴中国本周晚些时候公布的PMI数据。早期上涨股包括Ebos Group（2.1%）、A2 Milk（1.0%）、斐雪派克医疗保健公司（0.7%）、Mainfreight（0.7%）和Infratil（0.6%）。

The NZX 50 climbed 43 points, or 0.3%, to 13,445 in morning trade on Wednesday, gaining for the fourth straight session. The index tracked a rally on Wall Street on Tuesday, buoyed by strong corporate earnings, ongoing AI enthusiasm, and expectations of Fed interest rate cuts today. The broader index hit its highest level in over two weeks, mainly driven by materials, healthcare, tech stocks, and consumer staples. Hopes for a potential US–China trade deal also supported market sentiment. Traders await a speech from the RBNZ Director of Financial Markets relating to the transmission of monetary policy to financial conditions. Investors also anticipated the release of New Zealand business confidence data for October, as well as PMI figures from New Zealand's top trading partner, China, later this week. Among early gainers were Ebos Group (2.1%), A2 Milk (1.0%), Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (0.7%), Mainfreight (0.7%), and Infratil (0.6%).