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USD gets a boost from good jobs report; eyes on US Fed minute release; ECB and BofE to review
9th Jan 14, 8:09am
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USD gets a boost from good jobs report; eyes on US Fed minute release; ECB and BofE to review
Dairy prices hold at expected levels, some softening later in the year; next big NZD influencer will be US employment reports
8th Jan 14, 8:20am
Dairy prices hold at expected levels, some softening later in the year; next big NZD influencer will be US employment reports
Benje Patterson explores Air New Zealand's currency printing scheme and tries to figure out what its worth and how it makes so much for its owner
7th Jan 14, 9:50am
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Benje Patterson explores Air New Zealand's currency printing scheme and tries to figure out what its worth and how it makes so much for its owner
Wider NZ-AU 2-year swap spreads on the way that will support the higher NZD/AUD
7th Jan 14, 8:28am
Wider NZ-AU 2-year swap spreads on the way that will support the higher NZD/AUD
Local economy strength, OCR hike threat, high commodity prices all see NZD holding higher levels than expected
6th Jan 14, 8:26am
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Local economy strength, OCR hike threat, high commodity prices all see NZD holding higher levels than expected
Bernard Hickey wonders how the party will go when the RBNZ takes the punchbowl off the table by increasing interest rates
22nd Dec 13, 7:49am
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Bernard Hickey wonders how the party will go when the RBNZ takes the punchbowl off the table by increasing interest rates
Home loan affordability worst since August 2010, deteriorates in most cities as pressure builds nationally
20th Dec 13, 3:19pm
Home loan affordability worst since August 2010, deteriorates in most cities as pressure builds nationally
Markets also understand the 'NZ story' and good local data now priced in to fx rates
20th Dec 13, 8:02am
Markets also understand the 'NZ story' and good local data now priced in to fx rates
Banks comfortably placed to meet incoming RBNZ capital requirement that if not met could see dividends restricted
19th Dec 13, 10:53am
Banks comfortably placed to meet incoming RBNZ capital requirement that if not met could see dividends restricted
Westpac now tipping OCR to lift to 3.75% next year after strong GDP figures; ANZ economists say RBNZ 'may not have luxury' of waiting till March to hike rates
19th Dec 13, 10:51am
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Westpac now tipping OCR to lift to 3.75% next year after strong GDP figures; ANZ economists say RBNZ 'may not have luxury' of waiting till March to hike rates
UK and German economic data released last night points to recovery and signs of growth
19th Dec 13, 7:48am
UK and German economic data released last night points to recovery and signs of growth
Reserve Bank analysis suggests recent migrant inflow could increase house prices 7% and produce 150 extra building permits a month next year
18th Dec 13, 4:41pm
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Reserve Bank analysis suggests recent migrant inflow could increase house prices 7% and produce 150 extra building permits a month next year
Weighted average leverage ratio across country's banks trending down; Rabobank has lowest ratio, Kiwibank highest
18th Dec 13, 3:42pm
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Weighted average leverage ratio across country's banks trending down; Rabobank has lowest ratio, Kiwibank highest
Opinion: Next year is likely to be a ripper for the economy, but just how good? Here is an attempt at some specifics
18th Dec 13, 9:59am
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Opinion: Next year is likely to be a ripper for the economy, but just how good? Here is an attempt at some specifics
Impending FOMC decision has markets unsure, reluctant to take on more risk; high dairy incomes will boost incomes
18th Dec 13, 9:17am
Impending FOMC decision has markets unsure, reluctant to take on more risk; high dairy incomes will boost incomes
'Degree of optimism' in finance company sector despite increasing competition from banks, KPMG says
17th Dec 13, 5:24pm
'Degree of optimism' in finance company sector despite increasing competition from banks, KPMG says
Roger J Kerr says US bond yields could provide a surprise for the New Zealand swap market next year
17th Dec 13, 11:41am
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Roger J Kerr says US bond yields could provide a surprise for the New Zealand swap market next year
Veda says rise in personal loan enquiries suggests loophole to RBNZ's low equity mortgage restrictions being used
17th Dec 13, 10:05am
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Veda says rise in personal loan enquiries suggests loophole to RBNZ's low equity mortgage restrictions being used
Over enthusiastic markets may have bid the NZD:AUD too high; RBA beats RBNZ in talking down its currency
17th Dec 13, 8:04am
Over enthusiastic markets may have bid the NZD:AUD too high; RBA beats RBNZ in talking down its currency
Inflation to rise, unemployment to fall, wages to increase, NZ dollar to stay strong, NZIER consensus forecasts suggest
16th Dec 13, 1:20pm
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Inflation to rise, unemployment to fall, wages to increase, NZ dollar to stay strong, NZIER consensus forecasts suggest
Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that would-be first home buyers continue to desert the housing market
16th Dec 13, 9:32am
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Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that would-be first home buyers continue to desert the housing market
Good local data underpins the NZD; markets shorting the AUD, but not extreme; plenty of data releases over holiday period
16th Dec 13, 8:09am
Good local data underpins the NZD; markets shorting the AUD, but not extreme; plenty of data releases over holiday period
ANZ records highest September quarter residential mortgage volume growth, Kiwibank highest percentage growth, and ASB biggest portion of growth from low equity loans
16th Dec 13, 7:21am
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ANZ records highest September quarter residential mortgage volume growth, Kiwibank highest percentage growth, and ASB biggest portion of growth from low equity loans
RBNZ Governor Wheeler sees mortgage costs 'biting'; Banks' funding position 'comfortable' so no need for a deposit price war
13th Dec 13, 2:19pm
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RBNZ Governor Wheeler sees mortgage costs 'biting'; Banks' funding position 'comfortable' so no need for a deposit price war
Friday's Top 10: Shamubeel Eaqub on US banks getting Volckered; Being small meaning higher prices; Housing out of reach for an entire generation; The RBNZ's Tui billboard, Dilbert and more
13th Dec 13, 10:14am
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Friday's Top 10: Shamubeel Eaqub on US banks getting Volckered; Being small meaning higher prices; Housing out of reach for an entire generation; The RBNZ's Tui billboard, Dilbert and more