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Inflation

Gold no longer a 'safe haven'

Dramatic fall in gold has investors scrambling for alternatives such as US Treasury bonds

Economists see benign Q1 inflation

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First quarter Consumer Price Index expected to show annual inflation tracking below, or near bottom, of RBNZ's 1% to 3% target band

RBNZ dilemma becoming acute

Roger J Kerr says both the housing and currency bubbles need to be deflated - but he wonders if the RBNZ knows how to do this. Your view?

German yields near all time lows

Lacklustre economic data sees demand for 'safe haven' US and German bonds

Is the RBNZ brave enough?

Roger J Kerr says the economy cannot sustain a major drought and persistent currency over-valuation and calls on the RBNZ to intervene. Your view?

NZ-AU swap spreads rebound

Weaker than expected Australian unemployment sees market increase expectations for RBA cuts

NZ bond yields bounce off lows

Positive QSBO release helps sustain upward momentum in NZ swaps; 50/50 chance of rate hike in 12-months time

Lower US bond yields unlikely to be sustained

Roger J Kerr sees the decrease in US bond yields as short-lived and upcoming US data to be better than expected, raising long-term interest rates. Your view?

Lower gold prices, higher USD to weigh on Kiwi dollar

Roger J Kerr says the divergence of our TWI from the USD is not sustainable and he is expecting a correction. Your view?

US yields at lowest point in 4-months

US non-farm payrolls came in well below expectation pushing the 10-year yield below 1.70%