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NZ$ surges to 83 USc on back of OCR statement and short term interest rates rise
10th Jun 11, 8:50am
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NZ$ surges to 83 USc on back of OCR statement and short term interest rates rise
RBNZ's Bollard watching other central banks' currency interventions, although has seen little success; Says can't change NZ$ direction
9th Jun 11, 1:16pm
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RBNZ's Bollard watching other central banks' currency interventions, although has seen little success; Says can't change NZ$ direction
Markets wait to see if RBNZ statement contains clue as to pace of interest rate rises.
9th Jun 11, 8:48am
Markets wait to see if RBNZ statement contains clue as to pace of interest rate rises.
Dovish RBA comments and weak US dollar help lift NZ dollar ahead of RBNZ meeting
8th Jun 11, 9:14am
Dovish RBA comments and weak US dollar help lift NZ dollar ahead of RBNZ meeting
Sluggish economies of Britain and the US weigh on currency markets
7th Jun 11, 3:26pm
Sluggish economies of Britain and the US weigh on currency markets
Central bank meetings to dominate sentiment this weak. US growth concerns lurk.
7th Jun 11, 9:00am
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Central bank meetings to dominate sentiment this weak. US growth concerns lurk.
A strong Kiwi dollar encourages a big jump in foreign holidays
5th Jun 11, 5:05pm
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A strong Kiwi dollar encourages a big jump in foreign holidays
Double Shot Interview: HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the week's currencies moves, including the NZ$'s record high, QE III talk; looks ahead to 'central bank week'; RBNZ intervention?
4th Jun 11, 4:34pm
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Double Shot Interview: HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the week's currencies moves, including the NZ$'s record high, QE III talk; looks ahead to 'central bank week'; RBNZ intervention?
Worries about possible global growth slowdown keep NZD down. Euro concerns soothed.
3rd Jun 11, 8:50am
Worries about possible global growth slowdown keep NZD down. Euro concerns soothed.
Euro fears and weak US data have markets taking cover. NZ$ falls overnight on risk aversion.
2nd Jun 11, 8:43am
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Euro fears and weak US data have markets taking cover. NZ$ falls overnight on risk aversion.
Positive business outlook drives NZ$ strength. Australian 1Q growth to suffer from floods.
1st Jun 11, 8:46am
Positive business outlook drives NZ$ strength. Australian 1Q growth to suffer from floods.
NZ dollar hits new post-float high of 82.5 USc as National Bank Business confidence jumps 24 points in May from April
31st May 11, 1:20pm
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NZ dollar hits new post-float high of 82.5 USc as National Bank Business confidence jumps 24 points in May from April
NZD/USD breaks through post float high, but drops back. Greek tragedy continues to play.
31st May 11, 8:53am
NZD/USD breaks through post float high, but drops back. Greek tragedy continues to play.
'Undeniable upside momentum' makes NZD a star performer
31st May 11, 8:18am
'Undeniable upside momentum' makes NZD a star performer
Kiwi dollar rise unlikely to last
30th May 11, 11:46am
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Kiwi dollar rise unlikely to last
Opinion: Market pricing a more accurate foreteller of economic fortune
30th May 11, 11:21am
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Opinion: Market pricing a more accurate foreteller of economic fortune
NZD/USD may push through post float high of 0.8214. Weak US data reinforces slowing concern.
30th May 11, 8:51am
NZD/USD may push through post float high of 0.8214. Weak US data reinforces slowing concern.
Opinion: How John Key's borrow and sell strategy pushes up the NZ$ and favours voters/consumers over exporters/producers. Your view?
28th May 11, 6:03pm
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Opinion: How John Key's borrow and sell strategy pushes up the NZ$ and favours voters/consumers over exporters/producers. Your view?
Double Shot Interview: HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the week's currencies moves, including NZ$ surge to almost 82 USc, more Greek turmoil; looks ahead on Euro, A$, US$
27th May 11, 7:13pm
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Double Shot Interview: HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the week's currencies moves, including NZ$ surge to almost 82 USc, more Greek turmoil; looks ahead on Euro, A$, US$
NZ$ hits 3 yr high on reports of Chinese NZ govt bond allocation. Soft US data causes concern.
27th May 11, 8:51am
NZ$ hits 3 yr high on reports of Chinese NZ govt bond allocation. Soft US data causes concern.
NZ$ near 3 year TWI highs on NZ$/A$ strength, offsetting low interest rates.
26th May 11, 8:58am
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NZ$ near 3 year TWI highs on NZ$/A$ strength, offsetting low interest rates.
Milk price and inflation expectations boost NZ$. NZ$ interest rates imply 25bp Dec hike
25th May 11, 8:53am
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Milk price and inflation expectations boost NZ$. NZ$ interest rates imply 25bp Dec hike
Euro fear takes hold; NZ$ and A$ fall as the herd flees to safety in US$ and Yen
24th May 11, 8:57am
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Euro fear takes hold; NZ$ and A$ fall as the herd flees to safety in US$ and Yen
Overseas investors like the Budget, buy the NZ$
24th May 11, 8:53am
Overseas investors like the Budget, buy the NZ$
Double Shot Interview: HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the week's currencies turmoil; looks ahead on European debt; US weakness; end of QE II
23rd May 11, 3:15pm
Double Shot Interview: HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the week's currencies turmoil; looks ahead on European debt; US weakness; end of QE II