Inflation
The Kiwi dollar heads higher, pushed up by remarks from the RBA Governor
Another chunky tender of longer duration bonds from LGFA; auctioning $10m of 2015s and $185m of 2021s
30th Jul 13, 8:47am
Another chunky tender of longer duration bonds from LGFA; auctioning $10m of 2015s and $185m of 2021s
Roger J Kerr wonders why Chinese buying houses causes a political reaction, unlike Swedes buying dairy land
29th Jul 13, 12:30pm
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Roger J Kerr wonders why Chinese buying houses causes a political reaction, unlike Swedes buying dairy land
Expect bumpy ride for bonds with US Fed and European central bank rate decisions due; US Payroll and US Q2 GDP data may add to volatility
29th Jul 13, 8:00am
Expect bumpy ride for bonds with US Fed and European central bank rate decisions due; US Payroll and US Q2 GDP data may add to volatility
The market surprised by RBNZ's explicit statement that the “removal of monetary stimulus will likely be needed in the future”
26th Jul 13, 8:16am
The market surprised by RBNZ's explicit statement that the “removal of monetary stimulus will likely be needed in the future”
Market pricing in 50 bps of hikes over next 12-months with the first being in April 2014
25th Jul 13, 8:19am
Market pricing in 50 bps of hikes over next 12-months with the first being in April 2014
Market not expecting OCR hike while housing, inflation and the strength of the NZ$ are likely to feature in the heavily scrutinised review
24th Jul 13, 11:44am
Market not expecting OCR hike while housing, inflation and the strength of the NZ$ are likely to feature in the heavily scrutinised review
Roger J Kerr says the longer Wheeler leaves raising the OCR, the more difficult the adjustment becomes
22nd Jul 13, 10:16am
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Roger J Kerr says the longer Wheeler leaves raising the OCR, the more difficult the adjustment becomes
Craig Simpson asks should bond investors be looking to buy fixed rate or floating rate notes right now?
18th Jul 13, 3:13pm
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Craig Simpson asks should bond investors be looking to buy fixed rate or floating rate notes right now?
Fourth consecutive quarterly inflation reading below the RBNZ’s 1-3% target range
17th Jul 13, 8:32am
Fourth consecutive quarterly inflation reading below the RBNZ’s 1-3% target range
NZ CPI rose 0.2% in June qtr from March quarter; up 0.7% from year ago; lower than consensus forecast of 0.3% for qtr and 0.8% for year
16th Jul 13, 10:53am
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NZ CPI rose 0.2% in June qtr from March quarter; up 0.7% from year ago; lower than consensus forecast of 0.3% for qtr and 0.8% for year
Market left dazed and confused after Fed comments surrounding the removal of its US$85 bln/month bond buying programme
16th Jul 13, 9:31am
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Market left dazed and confused after Fed comments surrounding the removal of its US$85 bln/month bond buying programme
Roger J Kerr sees the 'storm clouds' of inflation building as capacity utilisation rises, and despite the expected tame Q2 CPI result due today
16th Jul 13, 9:25am
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Roger J Kerr sees the 'storm clouds' of inflation building as capacity utilisation rises, and despite the expected tame Q2 CPI result due today
An RBNZ announcement on LVR restrictions could prompt markets to blur the lines between this mandate and CPI price stability prompting a pull back of expectations for OCR hikes
16th Jul 13, 8:44am
An RBNZ announcement on LVR restrictions could prompt markets to blur the lines between this mandate and CPI price stability prompting a pull back of expectations for OCR hikes
Figures out this week may increase the perils of the central bank's juggling act between facing virtually no inflation now and the future risks of the rising housing market
12th Jul 13, 1:39pm
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Figures out this week may increase the perils of the central bank's juggling act between facing virtually no inflation now and the future risks of the rising housing market
Italian's fall short of maximum target in latest auction following a reduction in appetite in the wake of the recent ratings downgrade
12th Jul 13, 8:27am
Italian's fall short of maximum target in latest auction following a reduction in appetite in the wake of the recent ratings downgrade
Italian borrowing costs rose after downgrade from rating agency S&P; Italy’s long-term credit rating now BBB with negative outlook
11th Jul 13, 8:13am
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Italian borrowing costs rose after downgrade from rating agency S&P; Italy’s long-term credit rating now BBB with negative outlook
NZ fixed interest markets ignored solid Q2 QSBO survey and NZ retail card spending data preferring instead to take lead from offshore
10th Jul 13, 8:09am
NZ fixed interest markets ignored solid Q2 QSBO survey and NZ retail card spending data preferring instead to take lead from offshore
Swap rates are increasing due to a lift in hedging activity (households and businesses) and a more positive economic outlook for NZ and US
9th Jul 13, 9:56am
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Swap rates are increasing due to a lift in hedging activity (households and businesses) and a more positive economic outlook for NZ and US
NZ 10-year government bonds yielding above 4.4% and should begin to appear attractive relative to Australian and US equivalents
9th Jul 13, 8:52am
NZ 10-year government bonds yielding above 4.4% and should begin to appear attractive relative to Australian and US equivalents
NZ yield curve expected to steepen after US Non-Farm payrolls came in above expectation and US 10-year yields shot to almost 2.75%
8th Jul 13, 8:46am
NZ yield curve expected to steepen after US Non-Farm payrolls came in above expectation and US 10-year yields shot to almost 2.75%
Markets turned on head as 'QE drug addicts' react violently to Fed threatening to take away their monthly fix
3rd Jul 13, 3:25pm
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Markets turned on head as 'QE drug addicts' react violently to Fed threatening to take away their monthly fix
Opinion: The Reserve Bank is right to be worried that this housing boom might provide a bigger threat to financial stability than the last one
3rd Jul 13, 10:24am
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Opinion: The Reserve Bank is right to be worried that this housing boom might provide a bigger threat to financial stability than the last one
Australian economic under-performance seen as underwriting another round of RBA rate cuts
3rd Jul 13, 7:57am
Australian economic under-performance seen as underwriting another round of RBA rate cuts
Forsyth Barr reviews countries who have implemented LVR restrictions; finds mixed results but encouraging signs for the RBNZ
2nd Jul 13, 9:04am
Forsyth Barr reviews countries who have implemented LVR restrictions; finds mixed results but encouraging signs for the RBNZ