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Swiss franc and Japanese yen find favour as safe haven currencies. NZD rises. Markets await Yellen guidance as risk shunned
10th Feb 16, 7:54am
Swiss franc and Japanese yen find favour as safe haven currencies. NZD rises. Markets await Yellen guidance as risk shunned
Spike in global fear and anxiety levels; JPY surges 5% against USD; risk off selling sends NZD & AUD lower
9th Feb 16, 2:43pm
Spike in global fear and anxiety levels; JPY surges 5% against USD; risk off selling sends NZD & AUD lower
Risk-sensitive assets under pressure reflecting concerns for credit quality, corporate earnings outlook and cyclical growth; NZD/USD resistance around 67c, support at 65c
9th Feb 16, 8:16am
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Risk-sensitive assets under pressure reflecting concerns for credit quality, corporate earnings outlook and cyclical growth; NZD/USD resistance around 67c, support at 65c
Expectations of Fed rate hike ease on economic outlook; ECB & BoJ fail to talk down their currencies; USD weak across the board, NZD/USD over 67c
5th Feb 16, 8:27am
Expectations of Fed rate hike ease on economic outlook; ECB & BoJ fail to talk down their currencies; USD weak across the board, NZD/USD over 67c
USD weaker as NY Fed chief notes tighter conditions. NZD gains on both jobless rate fall and Wheeler comments. Global equities weaker while commodities gain
4th Feb 16, 8:10am
USD weaker as NY Fed chief notes tighter conditions. NZD gains on both jobless rate fall and Wheeler comments. Global equities weaker while commodities gain
Oil majors thrashed with oversupply and softening demand; EU labour markets improve; NZD recovers quickly after less-than-expected GDT fall
3rd Feb 16, 7:51am
Oil majors thrashed with oversupply and softening demand; EU labour markets improve; NZD recovers quickly after less-than-expected GDT fall
Negative interest rate announcement in Japan catches market off guard; US Fed dials back rate hike expectations; NZD trading with a firm tone
2nd Feb 16, 2:50pm
Negative interest rate announcement in Japan catches market off guard; US Fed dials back rate hike expectations; NZD trading with a firm tone
Citigroup's economic surprise index falls to 8-month low as US data fails to excite; Chinese PMI falls to lowest level since August 2012; portfolio flows rather than fundamentals sends NZD higher
2nd Feb 16, 8:12am
Citigroup's economic surprise index falls to 8-month low as US data fails to excite; Chinese PMI falls to lowest level since August 2012; portfolio flows rather than fundamentals sends NZD higher
Japan rate move causes odd currency reactions. Low US growth data hid some positive consumer drivers at work. Markets liked both events. Stocks and oil rose
1st Feb 16, 8:11am
Japan rate move causes odd currency reactions. Low US growth data hid some positive consumer drivers at work. Markets liked both events. Stocks and oil rose
US durable goods orders and pending home sales were weak; Euro-area confidence indicators underwhelmed; dovish tone to part of RBNZ's statement; Fonterra forecast milk price slashed again
29th Jan 16, 8:05am
US durable goods orders and pending home sales were weak; Euro-area confidence indicators underwhelmed; dovish tone to part of RBNZ's statement; Fonterra forecast milk price slashed again
Commodity currencies gain but Fed and RBNZ will set tone and determine whether the rally can be sustained
28th Jan 16, 7:49am
Commodity currencies gain but Fed and RBNZ will set tone and determine whether the rally can be sustained
Strong rebound in oil prices on producer cooperation talk and uptick in US consumer confidence. Fitch changes NZ outlook to 'stable'
27th Jan 16, 8:10am
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Strong rebound in oil prices on producer cooperation talk and uptick in US consumer confidence. Fitch changes NZ outlook to 'stable'
RBNZ interest rate cut expectation lifted on low inflation data; decline in dairy pricing suggests bias for lower interest rates; weaker local data and risk off selling holding NZ dollar down
26th Jan 16, 2:09pm
RBNZ interest rate cut expectation lifted on low inflation data; decline in dairy pricing suggests bias for lower interest rates; weaker local data and risk off selling holding NZ dollar down
Market expectations for ECB and BoJ to ease monetary policy further helping oil price rebound; highest correlation between oil and equity prices in 26 years; safe haven currencies top performers overnight
26th Jan 16, 8:20am
Market expectations for ECB and BoJ to ease monetary policy further helping oil price rebound; highest correlation between oil and equity prices in 26 years; safe haven currencies top performers overnight
ECB's Draghi says there are no limits to achieving price stability; oil price rebounds strongly from oversold territory; NZD up over 1% against USD & 1.8% against Yen
22nd Jan 16, 8:13am
ECB's Draghi says there are no limits to achieving price stability; oil price rebounds strongly from oversold territory; NZD up over 1% against USD & 1.8% against Yen
Excess supply main driver behind continued weakness in oil price; carnage across equity markets on open; AUD & NZD out of favour as market moves to risk off mode
21st Jan 16, 8:01am
Excess supply main driver behind continued weakness in oil price; carnage across equity markets on open; AUD & NZD out of favour as market moves to risk off mode
China's GDP a smidge below forecasts but traders wanted excuse to sell assets; improved mood overnight has NZD, equities and commodities up; Fonterra auction better than expected
20th Jan 16, 8:14am
China's GDP a smidge below forecasts but traders wanted excuse to sell assets; improved mood overnight has NZD, equities and commodities up; Fonterra auction better than expected
Oil price weakness as sanctions lifted on Iran; Chinese authorities look reactionary and confidence in their abilities declining; global growth forecasts under threat already
19th Jan 16, 2:26pm
Oil price weakness as sanctions lifted on Iran; Chinese authorities look reactionary and confidence in their abilities declining; global growth forecasts under threat already
PBoC imposing reserve-requirement ratios on yuan deposited onshore by overseas financial institutions; stronger Yuan fix boosts Asia-Pacific currencies; oil price stabilises after trading sub $28
19th Jan 16, 8:12am
PBoC imposing reserve-requirement ratios on yuan deposited onshore by overseas financial institutions; stronger Yuan fix boosts Asia-Pacific currencies; oil price stabilises after trading sub $28
Weak global data rocks markets; risk off mood sends Yen to fresh highs; NZD holding up compared to other 'risky' currencies, Aussie dollar not so lucky
18th Jan 16, 7:50am
Weak global data rocks markets; risk off mood sends Yen to fresh highs; NZD holding up compared to other 'risky' currencies, Aussie dollar not so lucky
NZD jumps on improved market sentiment; positive oil price movement snaps losing streak; Aussie labour market improvements
15th Jan 16, 8:15am
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NZD jumps on improved market sentiment; positive oil price movement snaps losing streak; Aussie labour market improvements
China's trade balance stronger than expected, lifting both NZD & AUD; US EIA data showing rising oil inventories curtails price recovery
14th Jan 16, 8:09am
China's trade balance stronger than expected, lifting both NZD & AUD; US EIA data showing rising oil inventories curtails price recovery
Commodity price index down nearly 13%; Risk appetite subdued; Chinese authorities prefer stability over flexibility for Yuan; plunge in UK industrial production
13th Jan 16, 8:01am
Commodity price index down nearly 13%; Risk appetite subdued; Chinese authorities prefer stability over flexibility for Yuan; plunge in UK industrial production
Yuan and Shanghai stock index tumbles on fears of slowdown in China; JPY benefactor from heightened volatility; NZD & AUD sold off against USD
12th Jan 16, 2:28pm
Yuan and Shanghai stock index tumbles on fears of slowdown in China; JPY benefactor from heightened volatility; NZD & AUD sold off against USD
WTI oil price down 6%, now sitting at December 2008 levels; Chinese officials want Yuan to stabilise; NZD/USD finds support in mid 65c level
12th Jan 16, 8:18am
WTI oil price down 6%, now sitting at December 2008 levels; Chinese officials want Yuan to stabilise; NZD/USD finds support in mid 65c level