Credit Ratings
We put an age old mantra to the test to find out whether institutions with similar credit ratings offer similar term deposit rates
12th Jan 17, 3:35pm
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We put an age old mantra to the test to find out whether institutions with similar credit ratings offer similar term deposit rates
S&P downgrades UDC to BBB following its sale to the unrated HNA Group. It remains on CreditWatch "with negative implications"
11th Jan 17, 7:12pm
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S&P downgrades UDC to BBB following its sale to the unrated HNA Group. It remains on CreditWatch "with negative implications"
NZD holds it ground while Aussie slips. Upward pressure on short end of NZ interest rate curce 2yr swap rate rises to a fresh high of 2.5%
23rd Dec 16, 7:38am
NZD holds it ground while Aussie slips. Upward pressure on short end of NZ interest rate curce 2yr swap rate rises to a fresh high of 2.5%
Lighter holiday volumes kick in. September quarter GDP results unlikely to move the NZD. Swedish casting vote raises eyebrows
22nd Dec 16, 8:25am
Lighter holiday volumes kick in. September quarter GDP results unlikely to move the NZD. Swedish casting vote raises eyebrows
USD up against most trading partners; VIX index under 12 is trading at bottom of 5yr range; NZDUSD trading at around 0.6920; USDJPY up 0.7% to 117.90
21st Dec 16, 7:50am
USD up against most trading partners; VIX index under 12 is trading at bottom of 5yr range; NZDUSD trading at around 0.6920; USDJPY up 0.7% to 117.90
NZDUSD trades around the 0.6950 level; Australian fiscal data shows deterioration, but not enough for a rating downgrade; JPY shows strength against the USD and NZD
20th Dec 16, 7:55am
NZDUSD trades around the 0.6950 level; Australian fiscal data shows deterioration, but not enough for a rating downgrade; JPY shows strength against the USD and NZD
NZD down 1.1% for the day and 2.4% for the week; AUD investors nervous ahead of fiscal update, which may result in a ratings downgrade from AAA; USD slightly down against the GBP, EUR and JPY
19th Dec 16, 8:32am
NZD down 1.1% for the day and 2.4% for the week; AUD investors nervous ahead of fiscal update, which may result in a ratings downgrade from AAA; USD slightly down against the GBP, EUR and JPY
NZD strong across the board but constrained by USD strength; EURUSD down over 0.0250 ticks on ECB announcement; traders look to the FOMC announcement for tightening of monetary policy
9th Dec 16, 9:01am
NZD strong across the board but constrained by USD strength; EURUSD down over 0.0250 ticks on ECB announcement; traders look to the FOMC announcement for tightening of monetary policy
NZD back up to the 0.7155 levels based on a slightly weaker USD; GBP down 0.6% on lower UK industrial production; AUD bounces back to 0.7470 after negative GDP figures
8th Dec 16, 8:10am
NZD back up to the 0.7155 levels based on a slightly weaker USD; GBP down 0.6% on lower UK industrial production; AUD bounces back to 0.7470 after negative GDP figures
The RBNZ appears very excited about its proposed new 'dashboard' bank disclosure regime. But how well will it serve bank depositors?
7th Dec 16, 2:33pm
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The RBNZ appears very excited about its proposed new 'dashboard' bank disclosure regime. But how well will it serve bank depositors?
The NZD heading up and 'a fairer price in a world where risk appetite remains solid and commodity prices remain on an upward path'
5th Dec 16, 7:11am
The NZD heading up and 'a fairer price in a world where risk appetite remains solid and commodity prices remain on an upward path'
Rise in global commodities helps NZD; USD weaker against most currencies; oil price up 3% but prospects for supply cut deal remain tenuous
29th Nov 16, 8:30am
Rise in global commodities helps NZD; USD weaker against most currencies; oil price up 3% but prospects for supply cut deal remain tenuous
USD index up more than 4% above pre-US election levels; modest recovery in NZD possible; NZD/AUD likely to be range bound in near future
28th Nov 16, 8:29am
USD index up more than 4% above pre-US election levels; modest recovery in NZD possible; NZD/AUD likely to be range bound in near future
Forces behind sell-off in emerging market currencies impacting NZD; positive seasonal factors can push NZD higher; improving global activity indicators supporting commodities
25th Nov 16, 8:31am
Forces behind sell-off in emerging market currencies impacting NZD; positive seasonal factors can push NZD higher; improving global activity indicators supporting commodities
US economic data better than expected; NZD/USD breaks below 70c; GBP only gainer against USD
24th Nov 16, 8:20am
US economic data better than expected; NZD/USD breaks below 70c; GBP only gainer against USD
Trump's day one plans released via video; equity markets support Trump's actions as records set; NZD/USD range-bound
23rd Nov 16, 8:32am
Trump's day one plans released via video; equity markets support Trump's actions as records set; NZD/USD range-bound
Some gloss comes off USD rise; record high for S&P500; commodity currencies best performers; NZD/AUD probes 96c level
22nd Nov 16, 8:36am
Some gloss comes off USD rise; record high for S&P500; commodity currencies best performers; NZD/AUD probes 96c level
Currency markets still coming to terms with the Trump world-view. Local strength from higher milk payout, rising confidence, higher retail means NZD gets hit less
21st Nov 16, 8:13am
Currency markets still coming to terms with the Trump world-view. Local strength from higher milk payout, rising confidence, higher retail means NZD gets hit less
Insurer credit rating agency AM Best to closely monitor implications for the financial strength of insurers with significant exposure to earthquake hit regions
18th Nov 16, 11:42am
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Insurer credit rating agency AM Best to closely monitor implications for the financial strength of insurers with significant exposure to earthquake hit regions
Fed chair Janet Yellen wary of commenting on outlook under Trump; USD continues to gain momentum; market waiting to see if Fonterra bumps up milk forecast
18th Nov 16, 8:24am
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Fed chair Janet Yellen wary of commenting on outlook under Trump; USD continues to gain momentum; market waiting to see if Fonterra bumps up milk forecast
Fed rate hike done deal according to market; oil prices spikes higher; near term support for NZD/USD at 70c
17th Nov 16, 8:50am
Fed rate hike done deal according to market; oil prices spikes higher; near term support for NZD/USD at 70c
Another solid dairy auction, NZD trading off morning lows; US data releases above expectations; oil-linked currencies benefactors of push to curb oil production
16th Nov 16, 8:14am
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Another solid dairy auction, NZD trading off morning lows; US data releases above expectations; oil-linked currencies benefactors of push to curb oil production
Quakes have only brief impact on NZD. Global risk appetite holding, aiding commodity currencies. Eyes now of dairy auction looking to consolidate the higher levels
15th Nov 16, 8:23am
Quakes have only brief impact on NZD. Global risk appetite holding, aiding commodity currencies. Eyes now of dairy auction looking to consolidate the higher levels
Fed's William's says Fed close to achieving inflation goals and "fortunate" there is independence at the US Central Bank; volatile time for NZD/USD
11th Nov 16, 8:36am
Fed's William's says Fed close to achieving inflation goals and "fortunate" there is independence at the US Central Bank; volatile time for NZD/USD
Fitch predicts challenges will continue for Australasia's 'highly profitable' big four banks
10th Nov 16, 3:45pm
Fitch predicts challenges will continue for Australasia's 'highly profitable' big four banks