foreign exchange
US employment data failed to raise pulses; central bank focus turns away from US and we could see some excitement from BoE and BoJ announcements
6th Aug 14, 8:50am
US employment data failed to raise pulses; central bank focus turns away from US and we could see some excitement from BoE and BoJ announcements
Federal Reserve’s statement and monetary policy announcement will be keenly watched as debate over the speed and extent of future rate hikes continues
30th Jul 14, 8:45am
Federal Reserve’s statement and monetary policy announcement will be keenly watched as debate over the speed and extent of future rate hikes continues
Expect geo-political tensions to continue along with a flight to safe haven currencies such as the US dollar and Japanese Yen
23rd Jul 14, 8:38am
Expect geo-political tensions to continue along with a flight to safe haven currencies such as the US dollar and Japanese Yen
Financial instability and geopolitical risks not enough of a direction catalyst; focus shifts to Federal Reserve for guidance
16th Jul 14, 9:11am
Financial instability and geopolitical risks not enough of a direction catalyst; focus shifts to Federal Reserve for guidance
Markets at risk of being complacent around future risks; China optimistic 7% growth achievable
9th Jul 14, 9:05am
Markets at risk of being complacent around future risks; China optimistic 7% growth achievable
Yield chasing investors supporting NZD; USD vulnerable to any negative news
2nd Jul 14, 9:15am
Yield chasing investors supporting NZD; USD vulnerable to any negative news
Divergent US & European growth profiles re-emerge
25th Jun 14, 9:11am
Divergent US & European growth profiles re-emerge
Geo-political intrigue adds to dynamic market sentiment; rising oil prices and negative economic growth impacting the United States
18th Jun 14, 9:15am
Geo-political intrigue adds to dynamic market sentiment; rising oil prices and negative economic growth impacting the United States
ECB, BoE and RBA announcements and respective actions well signalled ahead of time; Australasian pairing seeing periods of pressure despite volatility being low
11th Jun 14, 9:42am
ECB, BoE and RBA announcements and respective actions well signalled ahead of time; Australasian pairing seeing periods of pressure despite volatility being low
Concerns over China's property and credit sectors sees corrective shift in demand for NZ & Australian dollars
4th Jun 14, 2:33pm
Concerns over China's property and credit sectors sees corrective shift in demand for NZ & Australian dollars
Many currency pairs expected to be range bound; still demand for NZD & AUD
26th Mar 14, 10:57am
Many currency pairs expected to be range bound; still demand for NZD & AUD
Simmering Ukranian tensions and almost daily reports of Chinese credit defaults worries investors
19th Mar 14, 9:08am
Simmering Ukranian tensions and almost daily reports of Chinese credit defaults worries investors
MBIE proposes 3 sub-categories in 1st tender of government banking services since the 1980s
12th Mar 14, 5:09pm
MBIE proposes 3 sub-categories in 1st tender of government banking services since the 1980s
Sustained period of softer US economic news not enough to halt tapering program by Federal Reserve
26th Feb 14, 9:59am
Sustained period of softer US economic news not enough to halt tapering program by Federal Reserve
NZIER economists call for new exchange rate measures to reflect modern trading patterns
24th Feb 14, 1:53pm
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NZIER economists call for new exchange rate measures to reflect modern trading patterns
Ten key things to consider when you move your funds as you relocate between countries
5th Feb 14, 10:27am
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Ten key things to consider when you move your funds as you relocate between countries
Inflation number for NZ higher than expected but globally inflationary pressures remain subdued
22nd Jan 14, 11:28am
Inflation number for NZ higher than expected but globally inflationary pressures remain subdued
Weak US employment numbers have shaken loose the markets commitment towards consistent tapering in the coming months
14th Jan 14, 4:25pm
Weak US employment numbers have shaken loose the markets commitment towards consistent tapering in the coming months
The focus on central banks remains the primary driver of sentiment
3rd Dec 13, 2:49pm
The focus on central banks remains the primary driver of sentiment
Expect more volatility due to the Fed’s inability to communicate effectively
26th Nov 13, 4:52pm
Expect more volatility due to the Fed’s inability to communicate effectively
RBNZ assistant governor says changes to savings and investment patterns necessary for sustained reduction in overvalued Kiwi dollar
22nd Nov 13, 11:40am
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RBNZ assistant governor says changes to savings and investment patterns necessary for sustained reduction in overvalued Kiwi dollar
With little in the way of developing trends, currency markets are treading water; equity markets meanwhile hit all-time record levels
19th Nov 13, 2:54pm
With little in the way of developing trends, currency markets are treading water; equity markets meanwhile hit all-time record levels
Two materially better-than-expected pieces of economic news in the US, with both GDP and employment numbers reversing the recent softer trends
12th Nov 13, 3:41pm
Two materially better-than-expected pieces of economic news in the US, with both GDP and employment numbers reversing the recent softer trends
Of all the central banks only the ECB looks likely to alter their monetary policy
5th Nov 13, 1:47pm
Of all the central banks only the ECB looks likely to alter their monetary policy
US economy showing signs of vulnerability and concerns around China's banking sector spills over into markets
29th Oct 13, 3:37pm
US economy showing signs of vulnerability and concerns around China's banking sector spills over into markets