Headlines Aug 3

​New Zealand Unemployment Rate came in better than expected at 4% vs forecast of 4.4%. Kiwi dollar strengthened.
The RBNZ will raise the cash rate to 1% by the end of 2021, according to ANZ bank.
The RBNZ is expected to raise the cash rate to 1% by the end of 2021, according to BNZ and ASB bank.
Japan's governing LDP plans to hold a leadership contest in late September - NHK.