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China's PBoC surprises market with rate cut; BoJ the closest of the major central banks to making an interest rate decision; US Fed almost certain to hold and RBNZ expected to follow suit
27th Oct 15, 4:19pm
China's PBoC surprises market with rate cut; BoJ the closest of the major central banks to making an interest rate decision; US Fed almost certain to hold and RBNZ expected to follow suit
Small chance of Fed rate hike in December; argument against raising rates centres on low US inflation; markets susceptible to swings in sentiment and commodities
13th Oct 15, 1:49pm
Small chance of Fed rate hike in December; argument against raising rates centres on low US inflation; markets susceptible to swings in sentiment and commodities
Fed want to hike but held back by global environment; rate hike in US could trigger emerging market credit events; further easing from ECB and BoJ likely
6th Oct 15, 1:13pm
Fed want to hike but held back by global environment; rate hike in US could trigger emerging market credit events; further easing from ECB and BoJ likely
Broadbase USD support on rate hike expectations; next round of US data could shake up currencies too; Australasian currencies more concerned with Chinese numbers
29th Sep 15, 2:08pm
Broadbase USD support on rate hike expectations; next round of US data could shake up currencies too; Australasian currencies more concerned with Chinese numbers
USD recovers from immediate sell-off following Fed's in-action; October or December Fed meetings could signal potential lift off dates; inflation and global outlook a concern
22nd Sep 15, 2:09pm
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USD recovers from immediate sell-off following Fed's in-action; October or December Fed meetings could signal potential lift off dates; inflation and global outlook a concern
Market split on whether Fed will hike at next meeting; concern surrounding emerging markets as debt ratios are higher than in 2007; expect volatility in markets
15th Sep 15, 1:43pm
Market split on whether Fed will hike at next meeting; concern surrounding emerging markets as debt ratios are higher than in 2007; expect volatility in markets
Sharp falls in NZD and AUD following US employment report; China's slowing economy a drag on global growth; Emerging markets may face serious issues if US hikes interest rates
8th Sep 15, 1:44pm
Sharp falls in NZD and AUD following US employment report; China's slowing economy a drag on global growth; Emerging markets may face serious issues if US hikes interest rates
Shocking period for stocks; Risk aversion causing volatility in foreign exchange markets; commodity prices tumble; global growth indicators skewed to the downside
26th Aug 15, 9:10am
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Shocking period for stocks; Risk aversion causing volatility in foreign exchange markets; commodity prices tumble; global growth indicators skewed to the downside
PBOC currency intervention an effort to stimulate flagging Chinese economy; IMF says global growth to be slowest since 2009
18th Aug 15, 1:13pm
PBOC currency intervention an effort to stimulate flagging Chinese economy; IMF says global growth to be slowest since 2009
Australasian currencies overcooked; plenty of negative news already priced into NZD, Australian data could set tone for NZD this week
11th Aug 15, 1:55pm
Australasian currencies overcooked; plenty of negative news already priced into NZD, Australian data could set tone for NZD this week
Volatile period ahead with raft of data; NZD and AUD closer to fundamental value; weaker labour numbers could see USD sell off
4th Aug 15, 2:16pm
Volatile period ahead with raft of data; NZD and AUD closer to fundamental value; weaker labour numbers could see USD sell off
Soft commodity picture and Chinese growth concerns negative for markets; current environment tough one for NZD and AUD; market expecting US Fed to wait to initiate rate hikes
28th Jul 15, 2:24pm
Soft commodity picture and Chinese growth concerns negative for markets; current environment tough one for NZD and AUD; market expecting US Fed to wait to initiate rate hikes
Prospect of higher US interest rates, excess supply and slowdown in demand from emerging markets to blame for commodity price decline
21st Jul 15, 2:08pm
Prospect of higher US interest rates, excess supply and slowdown in demand from emerging markets to blame for commodity price decline
Greece's long term financial future still up in the air; Chinese stock market helped by suspending trading in certain company shares; USD benefits from uncertainty
14th Jul 15, 3:20pm
Greece's long term financial future still up in the air; Chinese stock market helped by suspending trading in certain company shares; USD benefits from uncertainty
Recent Chinese stock market loses equivalent to 10 times Greece's GDP; fluid situation in Greece and tension between parties rising; declining dairy prices holding down NZD
7th Jul 15, 2:37pm
Recent Chinese stock market loses equivalent to 10 times Greece's GDP; fluid situation in Greece and tension between parties rising; declining dairy prices holding down NZD
Dramatic increase in volatility; Chinese sharemarket carnage sees PBOC cut rates; Greek situation a mess and they will surely default
30th Jun 15, 2:13pm
Dramatic increase in volatility; Chinese sharemarket carnage sees PBOC cut rates; Greek situation a mess and they will surely default
Grexit the biggest near term risk for markets; Chinese market an epic bubble and credit flowing freely
23rd Jun 15, 2:35pm
Grexit the biggest near term risk for markets; Chinese market an epic bubble and credit flowing freely
Majority of economists polled expect Fed hike by September; Fed states future rises will be gradual; Equities overvalued rate hikes will undermine support for stocks
16th Jun 15, 3:06pm
Majority of economists polled expect Fed hike by September; Fed states future rises will be gradual; Equities overvalued rate hikes will undermine support for stocks
Strong US employment data caused a sharp appreciation in the USD; wild ride for bond markets with yields significantly higher; expect volatile price action around RBNZ announcement
9th Jun 15, 2:07pm
Strong US employment data caused a sharp appreciation in the USD; wild ride for bond markets with yields significantly higher; expect volatile price action around RBNZ announcement
Australasian central banks likely to cut interest rates eventually; improving US data increasing chances of rate hike
2nd Jun 15, 4:17pm
Australasian central banks likely to cut interest rates eventually; improving US data increasing chances of rate hike
Recent data not strong enough to support rate hike in US; China trying to manage the downturn; Chinese stimulus measures boost local market, has the markings of a bubble
26th May 15, 1:52pm
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Recent data not strong enough to support rate hike in US; China trying to manage the downturn; Chinese stimulus measures boost local market, has the markings of a bubble
Skirmish on property prices in NZ; majority of US data continues to disappoint
19th May 15, 2:10pm
Skirmish on property prices in NZ; majority of US data continues to disappoint
Subdued inflation data and disappointing trade figures behind PBOC rate cut; Fed rate hike still on cards; rapid change in sentiment has NZD under pressure
12th May 15, 2:13pm
Subdued inflation data and disappointing trade figures behind PBOC rate cut; Fed rate hike still on cards; rapid change in sentiment has NZD under pressure
Disappointing data across major economies; common theme is impact of low oil prices; recovery of each economy to drive respective currencies
5th May 15, 2:22pm
Disappointing data across major economies; common theme is impact of low oil prices; recovery of each economy to drive respective currencies
Central bank expectations are playing a key role in driving currencies; RBA rate cut too close to call; market expecting more dovish stance from RBNZ
28th Apr 15, 3:56pm
Central bank expectations are playing a key role in driving currencies; RBA rate cut too close to call; market expecting more dovish stance from RBNZ