foreign exchange
NZDUSD currently sits around 0.7160 but if 0.7150 breaks look for a test of 0.7100; AUD struggling to stay above the 0.77 level despite strong economic news; Greek debt and political risk remains a focus in the EU
22nd Feb 17, 8:35am
NZDUSD currently sits around 0.7160 but if 0.7150 breaks look for a test of 0.7100; AUD struggling to stay above the 0.77 level despite strong economic news; Greek debt and political risk remains a focus in the EU
NZD drifts lower on dovish RBNZ and USD and AUD strength; USD outperforms on Trump's promised tax package and meetings with global leaders; AUDUSD encounters strong resistance at the 0.7700 level, unable to extend gains despite 6.5% rise in iron ore price
14th Feb 17, 4:44pm
NZD drifts lower on dovish RBNZ and USD and AUD strength; USD outperforms on Trump's promised tax package and meetings with global leaders; AUDUSD encounters strong resistance at the 0.7700 level, unable to extend gains despite 6.5% rise in iron ore price
Lower than expected wage growth reduced rate rise expectations in the US; EUR down on political instability as anti-establishment parties gain traction; JPY and gold up, in a risk-off environment
8th Feb 17, 8:33am
Lower than expected wage growth reduced rate rise expectations in the US; EUR down on political instability as anti-establishment parties gain traction; JPY and gold up, in a risk-off environment
NZD trading at 0.7280 USD and 0.9630 AUD after disappointing AU data; US markets look towards FOMC meeting and Non-farm payrolls; Asian markets subdued as nations celebrate Chinese New Year holiday
31st Jan 17, 5:05pm
NZD trading at 0.7280 USD and 0.9630 AUD after disappointing AU data; US markets look towards FOMC meeting and Non-farm payrolls; Asian markets subdued as nations celebrate Chinese New Year holiday
NZD pushing towards resistance level of 0.7250, a break of which would target 0.7300; NZDAUD trading at 0.9540 and has strong support in this trading area; NZ CPI along with Trump policy announcements key data releases for this week
25th Jan 17, 8:38am
NZD pushing towards resistance level of 0.7250, a break of which would target 0.7300; NZDAUD trading at 0.9540 and has strong support in this trading area; NZ CPI along with Trump policy announcements key data releases for this week
NZD trading at the 0.7100 level; GBPUSD has fallen 19% since Brexit vote; Safe havens gold and yen rise as stocks across Asia fall
17th Jan 17, 3:00pm
NZD trading at the 0.7100 level; GBPUSD has fallen 19% since Brexit vote; Safe havens gold and yen rise as stocks across Asia fall
NZD looks to AU data and GDT dairy auction for guidance; ECB likely to extend QE; USD consolidates prior to expected rate rise
6th Dec 16, 3:32pm
NZD looks to AU data and GDT dairy auction for guidance; ECB likely to extend QE; USD consolidates prior to expected rate rise
Post-Trump gains in USD total over 6%; focus on OPEC and commodity currencies; expect volatility in oil price
29th Nov 16, 2:29pm
Post-Trump gains in USD total over 6%; focus on OPEC and commodity currencies; expect volatility in oil price
Greenback posts fresh 13½ year highs; USD direction to be driven by upcoming data; strong exporter interest in NZD/USD around 70c mark
22nd Nov 16, 1:44pm
Greenback posts fresh 13½ year highs; USD direction to be driven by upcoming data; strong exporter interest in NZD/USD around 70c mark
Higher inflation and productivity in US under Trump; 85% chance of Fed rate hike in December, more could follow
15th Nov 16, 1:56pm
Higher inflation and productivity in US under Trump; 85% chance of Fed rate hike in December, more could follow
Plenty of market moving US data being released; NZD continues to ease against USD; Australian inflation data important for pricing future RBA cuts
25th Oct 16, 1:32pm
Plenty of market moving US data being released; NZD continues to ease against USD; Australian inflation data important for pricing future RBA cuts
ECB in focus this week, key UK data also eyed; Draghi infers monetary policy may have reached limit of efficacy; market continues to digest divergent central bank monetary policies
20th Oct 16, 8:37am
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ECB in focus this week, key UK data also eyed; Draghi infers monetary policy may have reached limit of efficacy; market continues to digest divergent central bank monetary policies
Stronger US data helps USD hit recent highs; spectacular GBP/USD meltdown; NZD easing against USD & AUD
11th Oct 16, 2:18pm
Stronger US data helps USD hit recent highs; spectacular GBP/USD meltdown; NZD easing against USD & AUD
UK PM nails down time frame for Brexit; bearish sentiment toward GBP; NZD trapped in tight range
4th Oct 16, 1:52pm
UK PM nails down time frame for Brexit; bearish sentiment toward GBP; NZD trapped in tight range
BoJ pledges to overshoot inflation target; US Fed kicks rate hike can down the road again; dovish RBNZ statement opens door for further easing
27th Sep 16, 2:32pm
BoJ pledges to overshoot inflation target; US Fed kicks rate hike can down the road again; dovish RBNZ statement opens door for further easing
Money remitter shut out by banks due to AML concerns claims it has no choice but to physically ship cash around the world
23rd Sep 16, 9:01am
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Money remitter shut out by banks due to AML concerns claims it has no choice but to physically ship cash around the world
Busy time for markets as central bank policy reviews released; Fed and RBNZ likely to keep rates unchanged
20th Sep 16, 2:04pm
Busy time for markets as central bank policy reviews released; Fed and RBNZ likely to keep rates unchanged
US Fed Presidents comments blamed for sell-off in global equities and risk currencies, subsequent rhetoric calms nerves; weak US data behind USD decline
13th Sep 16, 1:43pm
US Fed Presidents comments blamed for sell-off in global equities and risk currencies, subsequent rhetoric calms nerves; weak US data behind USD decline
September Fed rate hike odds reduce after US August payrolls data; Fed chairs' rhetoric indicates outlook for hikes on track
6th Sep 16, 2:45pm
September Fed rate hike odds reduce after US August payrolls data; Fed chairs' rhetoric indicates outlook for hikes on track
Greenback rises in wake of Fed meeting; strong employment growth and higher wages would increase odd of Fed hike
30th Aug 16, 2:39pm
Greenback rises in wake of Fed meeting; strong employment growth and higher wages would increase odd of Fed hike
Investors focus on whether the US can extract one more rate hike this year; BoJ to take further steps to ease economic malaise; Wheelers speech causes spike in NZD
23rd Aug 16, 1:30pm
Investors focus on whether the US can extract one more rate hike this year; BoJ to take further steps to ease economic malaise; Wheelers speech causes spike in NZD
Indicators due out will show impact on UK of exit decision; NZD is range bound against majors, except GBP
16th Aug 16, 1:43pm
Indicators due out will show impact on UK of exit decision; NZD is range bound against majors, except GBP
US Nonfarm payrolls surprise raises Fed rate hike odds; further RBNZ rate cuts after August being mooted
9th Aug 16, 1:49pm
US Nonfarm payrolls surprise raises Fed rate hike odds; further RBNZ rate cuts after August being mooted
US GDP disappointment brings non-farm payrolls into spotlight; RBA favoured to set new historical low cash rate of 1.50%; BoE expected to cut when they meet Thursday
2nd Aug 16, 1:53pm
US GDP disappointment brings non-farm payrolls into spotlight; RBA favoured to set new historical low cash rate of 1.50%; BoE expected to cut when they meet Thursday
Eyes on FOMC and BoJ announcements; Australian inflation data could have policy implications for RBA
26th Jul 16, 3:23pm
Eyes on FOMC and BoJ announcements; Australian inflation data could have policy implications for RBA